An intriguing series of vignettes that ultimately doesn't add up to much. Like a lot of "short story collections" (the developer's words, not mine), the quality of these episodic play structures varies from absolutely brilliant (Gregory, Lewis) to run-of-the-mill (Molly, Walter) to downright terrible (Barbara, Sam). All in all, the game suffers from a lack of a coherent tone or narrative beyond a thinly-sketched "curse" that isn't explored in any real detail, and too many characters with too little screen time. Add in the same damn plot twist that every single narrative game that stars a woman of child-bearing age (hint hint) seems to have these days, and you have a faintly underwhelming package. If you're into weird narrative games, check this out, but maybe don't buy into the hype like I did.

Reviewed on Mar 03, 2021


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