An interactive game designed by Jimmy Maher featuring fiction storylines that engage the player.
The King of Shreds and Patches is an IF game that adapts the Call of Cthulhu module by Justin Tynes with the permission of Chaosium. What makes this game stand out is that it uses gameplay conventions from other game genres, which makes it more accessible to players who haven't spent much time with IF games. The game also features a graphical map, a goal-tracking system, and extensive conversation and combat mechanics.
The game is set in Elizabethan London and has a robust sense of place that immerses the player in the time period. However, the dialogue and universe in the game are sometimes more modern. Still, the game successfully captures the feel of the original RPG module, with numerous details researched by the creator.
Perhaps the most interesting aspect of the game is its use of losing endings. The game encourages players to go mad and try again, and again, and again, which deepens the protagonist's terror. This is similar to another popular IF game, Anchorhead, which also features multiple deaths, but the deaths in that game are typically the result of failure to solve puzzles. In The King of Shreds and Patches, the emphasis is on uncovering occult secrets while also surviving.
Players seldom die in the game without knowing what they're getting into or intentionally bringing about their demise. The game invites players to explore and discover the story's dark revelations while balancing their protagonist's survival. The game is well-crafted, and the numerous gameplay mechanics help make it accessible to a wide audience. Overall, The King of Shreds and Patches is an excellent IF game that tells a captivating story.
The game is set in Elizabethan London and has a robust sense of place that immerses the player in the time period. However, the dialogue and universe in the game are sometimes more modern. Still, the game successfully captures the feel of the original RPG module, with numerous details researched by the creator.
Perhaps the most interesting aspect of the game is its use of losing endings. The game encourages players to go mad and try again, and again, and again, which deepens the protagonist's terror. This is similar to another popular IF game, Anchorhead, which also features multiple deaths, but the deaths in that game are typically the result of failure to solve puzzles. In The King of Shreds and Patches, the emphasis is on uncovering occult secrets while also surviving.
Players seldom die in the game without knowing what they're getting into or intentionally bringing about their demise. The game invites players to explore and discover the story's dark revelations while balancing their protagonist's survival. The game is well-crafted, and the numerous gameplay mechanics help make it accessible to a wide audience. Overall, The King of Shreds and Patches is an excellent IF game that tells a captivating story.
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