Based on poll results, A is gonna be the first game, and this challenge can include games I’ve started but haven’t finished, as well as games I haven’t tried yet.
Here's the game options I'm looking at for my first playthrough, to start some time this week (no time frame for the challenge, cause I have a job and that does kinda stop me from playing several games on the clock - though not all games, some games work great at work). Descriptions of the options (ft trailers and tags) below the cut.
where to start?
Acolyte (sci-fi detective game with ai assistant interface, ~7.5 hrs)
Alt-Frequencies (narrative game tuning radios, ~2.5 hrs)
[for achievements] Afterparty (dialogue-based comedy in literal hell, ~14 hrs)
[FINISH] A Musical Story (artsy funk rhythm game, ~4 hrs)
[FINISH] Astrologaster (cyoa comedy advising the humors, ~7 hrs)
Voting ended onAug 16, 2023
1. Acolyte (2022)
"Acolyte is a narrative ARG/Detective game that gives you your own Acolyte; a digital assistant you can talk to freely with unlimited dialogue options. Just like a real conversation." Steam tags: detective, interactive fiction, investigation, conversation, mystery, story rich, puzzle
2. Alt-Frequencies (2019)
"An audio mystery set in a time loop. Record, rewind time and broadcast snippets of radio shows to expose radio hosts, conspiracy theorists and politicians." Steam tags: indie, politics, interactive fiction, experimental, investigation, detective, narration
3. Afterparty (2020) (I've played this through once before, but not on steam, so no achievements have unlocked yet)
"In Afterparty, you are Milo and Lola, recently deceased best buds who suddenly find themselves staring down an eternity in Hell. But there's a loophole: outdrink Satan and he'll grant you re-entry to Earth." Steam tags: indie, supernatural, narrative, comedy, adventure, choices matter, story rich, atmospheric
4. A Musical Story (2022) (I have 37/54 achievements after 2hrs of play, hltb estimates an average 6.5hrs completionist)
"‘A Musical Story’ is a rhythm game set against a 70s backdrop. Explore the memories of Gabriel, a young man trying to come to terms with his situation through the connections to his musical memory." Steam tags: rhythm, music, adventure, story rich, casual, cute, colorful
5. Astrologaster (2019) (I have 2/25 achievements after 2hrs of play, hltb estimates an average 6.5hrs completionist)
"Astrologaster is a comedy game set in Shakespeare’s London. Play as 'Doctor' Simon Forman and treat his patients using astrology. A story-driven adventure based on a truly ridiculous story." Steam tags: comedy, funny, story rich, interactive fiction, choose your own adventure, visual novel
