IFComp 2010: Out of Time

Try as I might, I will be unable to review all of the comp games this year. It’s not you, it’s me! I fill my life with other activities. Judging ends in two days’ time, and I have seven games to go; I’m just not going to make it. So my apologies in advance to…

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IFComp 2010: Rogue of the Multiverse

“Rogue of the Multiverse” by C.E.J. Pacian Congratulations, convict 76954! You have been selected for scientific experimentation! You will be matter-transmitted to exotic non-Treaty worlds – where opportunities abound to take in fantastic sights and mingle with colourful locals! This sounds like a randomly generated roguelike in IF format. As the only TADS game in…

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IFComp 2010: Sons of the Cherry

“Sons of the Cherry” by Alex Livingston A multiple-choice game. Instead of using a z-code interpreter, this game runs in the browser and is more of a choose-your-own-adventure experience. I’m usually less impressed by these efforts; let’s see how this one holds up. If you would like spoilers, click below. If not, navigate away from…

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IFComp 2010: The Chronicler

“The Chronicler” by John Evans A short game with a few interesting tricks. It’s not the most interesting blurb I’ve ever read. I predict that I’ll either be an immortal bearing witness to the development of humanity, or a newspaperman in 1907. Spoilers continue on page A3.

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