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The Last Day

By Sebastian Standke
On Dec 15, 2019

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“The Last Day” by Studio Kiku (Dennis Cabella & Daniele De Batté). “[A] dystopian graphic adventure. […] Today is your last day. Last day of work, last day of life. Go home… [If] you find a way.” “The Last Day” …

Bitsy Jam (Cats): Raining Cats and Dogs

By Sebastian Standke
On May 20, 2018

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“Raining Cats and Dogs” by William John Holly III. “A drama about cats and dogs on the street[.] […] Warning: This game contains some language and cartoon descriptions of violence and death. Play at your own risk.” “Raining Cats …

No Shit Sherlock Jam: Philip Marlowe Doesn’t Understand the Mystery

By Sebastian Standke
On Mar 18, 2018

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“Philip Marlowe Doesn’t Understand the Mystery” by Sand Gardeners (Sam Machell & Colin Le Duc). “A short abstract neo-noir experience about confusion, memory, driving, mysteries, cats, and Raymond Chandler’s classic [“The Long Goodbye”].” Most detective games focus on …

The Red Strings Club

By Sebastian Standke
On Jan 22, 2018

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“The Red Strings Club” by Deconstructeam (Jordi de Paco, Marina González & Fingerspit), Amanda Brown, Pablo Gómez & Andrew Parsons. “[A] cyberpunk narrative experience about fate and happiness featuring the extensive use of pottery, bartending and …

Mini Ludum Dare 48: Noir

By Sebastian Standke
On Aug 15, 2015

Screenshot of "Noir"

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“Noir” by rxi & bitslap. “Noir” is a challenging detective adventure with some pretty frustrating battles, but it produces an intensive atmosphere which makes up for it. The pixel art is gorgeous, the music fits in pretty well, so …

Ludum Dare 24: Ages of Irving

By Sebastian Standke
On Aug 13, 2015

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“Ages of Irving” by Deconstructeam (Jordi de Paco, Marina González & Fingerspit) & Jonathan Romero Ruiz. “[A] [t]orture/[i]nterrogatory [s]imulator. […] If you kill all of your targets you won’t able to progress on the game and …

Ludum Dare 25: The Cards Never Lie

By Sebastian Standke
On Aug 12, 2015

Screenshot of "The Cards Never Lie"

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“The Cards Never Lie” by saguaro. “Solve the crime using your fake psychic powers and some old-fashioned snooping.” The dialogues of “The Cards Never Lie” are extremely well-written and give this detective game a wonderful noir vibe. Also I like…