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InGirum_English, by BenyDanette

First submitted to the EctoComp, Le Grand Guignol category

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InGirum by Beny Danette French - English Note: this is a binksi game, submitted in both the English and French edition of the EctoComp. The voice narration is in French for both, but the caption is translated in English. Summary: InGirum is an unfinished game. It’s a game in ruins, just like its creator. Forenote: I played the French version first, which I recommend as the one to play if you can. Thoughts: This is a bit of a game within a game, with commentary (real voice), with an interfa…

I originally played this game in French (because I could), and while the English version is as spotless, I still prefer the French version anyway
One of my favourite game of the year, hands down. So well done. The fake-documentary setting, the game-within-the-game interface, the slightly tedious gameplay of “demos”… So, so good!