The Triskelion Affair Reviewr

[ClaudioDaffra]

Title: The Triskelion Affair Author: Clyde Falsoon Genre: Interactive Fiction, Sword & Sorcery Duration: About two hours Platform: Parser-based, playable via web

Plot: “The Triskelion Affair” takes us to a medieval world where we play as a detective exploring a desolate chapel in search of a powerful magical item. The story is divided into two parts: the first part is more linear and serves as training, while the second part is less linear and features more complex puzzles.

Gameplay: The game is based on text commands, meaning players must type the actions they wish to perform. This style of gameplay harkens back to classic dungeon-crawl adventures, offering a nostalgic experience for fans of the genre.

Atmosphere: The medieval setting is well-crafted, with detailed descriptions that immerse the player in the game world. Engaging Plot: The story is intriguing and keeps the player’s interest, with twists and mysteries to solve. Puzzles: The puzzles are well-designed and vary in difficulty, offering a rewarding challenge.

Conclusion: “The Triskelion Affair” is a well-crafted interactive adventure that offers a nostalgic experience for fans of classic dungeon-crawl adventures. The engaging plot and well-designed puzzles make the game enjoyable and stimulating. It is a game worth trying, especially for fans of the genre.

[mathbrush (Brian Rushton)]

I reviewed this game here:

Mathbrush's 2024 IFComp Review Thread

The Triskelion Affair by Clyde Falsoon This is a longish parser game set in a time with horses, wagons, and captains but not electricity. In it, you play as a soldier who is ordered on a special mission involving the Triskelion, a powerful weapon. The game is divided into two parts. First, there is a long linear opening sequence which the author has designated as ‘training’, and that’s a good description, as it gets you used to basic verbs and actions. Then there is a longer exploration part i…

@ClaudioDaffra

The puzzles are well-designed and vary in difficulty, offering a rewarding challenge.

I liked some of the puzzles, too, like the first angel puzzle and the riddle it had. Which one did you like most?

[ClaudioDaffra]

Probably ‘The Skeleton Key Puzzle’ but it’s not the only one. I’m a bit slow with reviews, but I prefer to play through them as much as possible first and then rely on the walkthrough. I’ll continue playing others and then I will definitely restart this beautiful adventure from scratch, without any help or anything else!