An interesting decision making game that is entertaining enough to run through several times.
Being tortured to death as a child really makes one contemplate the fragility of their being
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I haven't played this in a few years. I remember becoming depressed in my teenage years, which lead to drinking and drugging, which lead to my suicide. I don't remember much from other playthroughs but I remember it's addicting.
One of my most played games ever. I love how simplistic this game is, just a black screen and some prompts is all you need. Whenever I play through this, I actually have to do it twice. Once to be the most prissy perfect chick I could be, a second time to be the most comically ridiculous asshole possible, resulting in pain, misery and an early death every time.
My fiance left me on our wedding day so I had an affair with a younger man, also my dad died in a drunk driving accident.
Honestly, as simple as this game is, I really enjoy it each time I play. Depending entirely on your choices, the session can either have depth and insight, or be hilarious and chaotic. Definitely a game that has you coming back to it every so often.
Emotionally challenging and adventurous for a text based game released in 1986. Some studios out there today are not yet ready to address themes present in Alter Ego.