Reading is fun, and fundamental!
Ryan North’s to Be or Not to Be
Lots of humor and fun.
Full-screen collectible artwork by well known web-comic artists.
Learning how to best deal with branches in the story is tedious at first.
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80 Days
Effective, atmospherics graphics.
Charming and unpredictable storyline.
Plenty of replay possibilities.
Inventory system is a hassle.
Can’t return to places previously visited.
Works better on mobiles than on PCs.
Have you ever wanted to live in a Jules Verne novel?
Well, now you might.
You’ll be in charge of the budget, planning the itinerary, and keeping Fogg out of trouble.
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Sorcery!
The story is powerfully written.
Great sound and music.
Too many spells to learn.
The story is incomplete and continues in subsequent releases of the game.
In a lot of ways, inkle’s adaptations of Steve Jackson’s Sorcery!
changed expectations for gamebooks.
Instead of simply trying to recreate the book precisely, Sorcery!
does things a physical book couldn’t.
Gamebook Adventures 12: Asuria Awakens
Engrossing narrative and captivating illustrations.
Casual mode for novice players that includes the ability to heal.
Interesting storyline that is part swashbuckle and part horror.
The strong plot overwhelms the characters.
Some elements that are necessary to win are easily missed.
This is definitely the pick of the litter when it comes to Tin Man’s fantasy-themed works.
Choice of Robots
Solid writing combines with player imagination to create an unforgetable experience.
Huge amount of content.
Plenty of replay value.
Interface is uninteresting and takes some getting used to.
Endings seem contrived and sudden.
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Heavy Metal Thunder
Enjoyable adventure game for fans of pulp sci-fi.
Mostly text with occasional graphics.
Writing quality is uneven.
Dice-rolling mechanic means bad luck can ruin your game.
Heavy Metal Thunder is like a no-nonsense, hardcore action movie in text form.
If you enjoy it, there’s also a direct sequel you’re able to try.
A Study in Steampunk: Choice by Gaslight
Fantastic storytelling immerses play in Steampunk world.
Lots of replay value.
Must play as a man (straight, gay, or bisexual).
Game is text based without graphics.
Or perhaps you’d prefer to fan the flames to your own ends?
The optional read-aloud version is voiced by Star Trek: The Next Generation actor Will Wheaton.
The game isn’t difficult.
The story contains occasional swearing and mentions of the clone’s unsuccessful sex life.
Overall, the humor is crude.
It’s not much fun playing a protagonist that is dumb as a rock.
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Hakuoki
Exceptional artwork and immersive storyline.
Perfect for anime fans.
Fee for each episode.
Violence may not be suitable for some players.
Must play as a woman.
If you’re interested in something a little different, you might want to try out Hakuoki.
You don’t play as one of the samurai, however.
Instead, you play as a young woman who is taken into their fold.
