Ephemera
This game is shaping up to be a joy to play, a rare treat in the midst of Battle-Royale and FPS games of our time. The simplicity mixed with other elements makes for a fun and in-depth journey for a text based game.
On another note, as a personal childhood friend of the developer, I can safely say that they are passionate about this game and will not leave it unfinished - Their drive to complete said game, and also revamp other, already completed areas is unparalleled. I wholeheartedly recommend trying out this game.
– Real player with 8.8 hrs in game
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Citizen of Rome - Dynasty Ascendant
I would not recommend the game. Seems to have been abandoned. And any feedback on historical inaccuracy of the game has been ignored. Visual style is fun and nice.
The reality is that it is a super addictive “mobile type” game. Which is why I have racked up so many hours in it. You can play it anywhere, at any time. And you can just open and close it. So it’s ideal for killing time while waiting for a stream to start, etc.
But. The fact remains. It’s woefully factually inaccurate. And for things that would be easy to fix, (e.g. Consuls could only run every 10 years, you can run every year in the game - women can have jobs that were exclusively for men, women can also go for education that was exclusively for men in ancient Rome). The only way to make any upward social mobility is through the annual betting activities. Which is quite a hack to be honest, because when you have played the game for as many hours as I have, you can actually tell which sequence of results you will be getting.
– Real player with 356.7 hrs in game
First impression:
This game needs a major fix. The randomness to it is out of control. Lazy programming seems to have just assigned ranges of behavior that consistently contradict your own strategy. Any game designed so that you can put in an hour of work only to have everything fall apart because of a dice roll is poorly designed. If I want to sit on my floor and roll a 10-sided die 400 times hoping to never roll a 1 lest I should become the book of Job, I can do that by getting a die out of my old box of Risk and wasting my time on hope.
– Real player with 47.4 hrs in game
Man of the World
It is possible to become a famous musician, take part in medieval battles, earn a fortune from trade, become a thief of women’s hearts or an avid duelist. The game allows you to do all this.
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Throw Me in the River
Throw Me in the River is a pretty simple game in terms of access and presentation. But it tells a great story with lots of branching paths which should keep you interested for well longer than the price of admission might suggest. On top of that, there’s a lot of fantastic art and a chill soundtrack for you to enjoy as you play.
You’re mostly just picking dialogue options and watching the story unfold, but if you’re into reading a cool story and just vibing, you’ll probably want to check this out.
– Real player with 5.3 hrs in game
I don’t play a lot of games like this, but Throw Me in the River reminded me why that is really a mistake. This game was a beautiful way to spend an hour of my time and I’m glad I picked it up. The interplay of Reis' writing, Troy’s music, and Nic’s artwork is masterful. You can tell every member of the team truly cared about the project. Great job and I will definitely be watching for any work you guys do in the future.
– Real player with 1.6 hrs in game
Visiting a celebrity
ITS SOOOO FUN AND GOOD YES!
– Real player with 1.4 hrs in game
No point to this game. At all. You just click on the screen leveling up your money to buy so called perks which themselves are unending it looks like in how far you can level them each up. but you don’t get anything for this. not really. there are some odd little mini games, but there is no story going on, or point to the game. I bought it because it was ultra cheap and I was curious. All you do is click on a mode of transport and sometimes you can travel and the background changes. you don’t ask anything, you don’t do anything. It’s literally just click the middle of the screen, nine billion times until you realize there is no point and stop.
– Real player with 0.5 hrs in game
Fantasy Inn Simulator
*NOTE: As the game is in early access not all of these features are implemented, check the early access description for details.
Fantasy Inn Simulator is a tavern management game where you can furniture your tavern, brew your own beer, run a small garden, and build relationships. You are an innkeeper, on a journey to transform a run-down tavern into a bustling social space. Based in a cheerful fantasy setting, Fantasy Inn Simulator is home to people to meet, places to explore, and cheerful relaxation. Along your journey, you’ll discover new things to brew, farm, cook, and build to create your perfect fantasy tavern.
The Ghost of Joe Papp: 101 Ways To Kill Writer’s Block
You’ve returned to your hometown after trying to strike it big as a writer out in the mean old world. You’ll find that your old theater festival, the John Q. Public Festival, has fallen upon hard times (but honestly, when has it not?). It’s not easy being Lake Tahoe’s second-best Shakespeare festival. It falls to you to write a new future for the festival, as well as either mend or break your relations with the people that you left behind.
Or at least that’s the story you’re trying to tell. You ARE a writer, but the “hometown” is a play you wrote long ago and the “mean old world”…. well, no, that’s the mean old world. That’s not a stand-in for anything.
As Joe Papp’s author, you find yourself with the ability to change the story that you are in, making choices between multiple characters that ultimately dictate how the story progresses. Will you save the theater festival, or will you cause the zombie apocalypse?
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Write new paths to go down with (almost) every new scene
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Your choices have effects on how every character views you
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Make decisions that will affect your play’s rating with the critics
Choice of Life: Middle Ages 2
How to rule wisely and prevent rebellion?
Where to find faithful companions?
How to survive in a fabulous kingdom full of dangers? In the card game Choice of Life: Middle Ages 2, you have to weigh every decision not to die ahead of time! Explore the kingdom from the snowy forests of the north to the endless fields of the south and meet its inhabitants. Rule graciously but firmly, deal with traitors, and do not confuse friends with enemies. Become a great ruler or perish in the annals of history!
Key features:
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Colorful 2D graphics, hundreds of different cards
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Non-linear storyline where each choice has unique consequences
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Over a thousand events and 99 ways to die
Choice of Life: New Centurion
Choice of life: New Centurion is a neo-noir detective card game.
The city is bogged down in the dope of azure. The authorities and the defenders of order cannot cope with the flow of a new psychotropic substance pouring into the streets of St. Petersburg.
Who will you become in this troubled time? A champion of the law, restoring justice, or a ruthless avenger who stained his hands with blood?
Decide the fate of the characters on the streets of St. Petersburg. Take a walk along the world-famous avenues, plunge into the luxury of the imperial capital, or descend into the gray outskirts, communal apartments, and gateways.
Investigate, take revenge on your enemies, carry out special operations, weave intrigues, fall in love, have fun … and stop Azure!
Features:
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Stylish graphics, a huge set of cards
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Mysterious atmosphere of St. Petersburg of the future
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Various gameplay mechanics: from detective investigation to action
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Non-linear storyline and multiple endings
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Unique characters with their gameplay
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The story is based on the graphic novel New Centurion: Azure
One Night on Halloween
Have only achieved one ending so far and i’m already excited to see the rest of them, the visual style is unique and the dialogue/options you’re presented are aplenty.
If you like VN’s please do yourself a favor and pick this one up, the asking price is that of a cheeseburger and it is 100% worth your time.
– Real player with 1.1 hrs in game