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The Aching

96% positive of 25 Steam reviews

Released: 2023
Steam Deck: Not tested
Platforms: Steam

Made by Silent Shoals Software. Published by Hadrosaurus Software.

About the game

In a dark world somewhere between dream and nightmare you find yourself alone, cold, and without memory of who you are or where you came from. Guided by little more than a silver locket and questions, you must find your way off an isolated island in pursuit of answers.

Tagged by players

Typing
Surreal
Interactive Fiction
Dark Fantasy
Lore-Rich
Horror
1980s
Retro
Exploration
Pixel Graphics
Text-Based
Mystery

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Positive

What players say

Recommended
Great little throwback to a now-archaic style of games that goes the extra mile by being programmed in DOS. Not incredibly long or complex, though the typing-based interaction can be quickly tiring if you find it unintuitive. Lot's of neat little graphical flairs and interesting lore. Don't be afraid to reference the walkthrough in the guides if you get stuck. It's an audio-visual treat regardless.
3 h played when written. 1 found it helpful.
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Recommended
play this its very good
1.9 h played when written. 0 found it helpful.
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Not recommended
Gameplay Experience Finished the game around two hours on a Steam Deck with a keyboard. Notes and Thoughts Let me state I have not played any games of this kind, so I have no nostalgia for this style of game although I am interested in exploring and playing older styles. Since I have no prior experience, I will not be judging references but mainly the content as an adventure game. Sadly, I am not recommending this…
2.3 h played when written, mostly on Steam Deck. 5 found it helpful.
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