Monthly Archives: March 2012

Twenty years ago this March, They Might Be Giants released the album Apollo 18. I’d like to create a kind of interactive fiction tribute album, i.e., a set of games, each inspired by a track on the album. And I’d like your help! – [Project announcement]

Stephen and I played these games this evening – here are a few we particularly liked:

If you like any of the other games in the collection, feel free to leave a recommendation in the comments!

“I was in a strange old building, seemed like a warehouse-turned-fleamarket. It seemed really big even though I only remember a few rooms.” – [Author description]

It’s a puzzle platformer with portals. The portals act like tunnels: the player places one end of some blocks, and another portal opens at the end of the blocks. – [Author description]

MUTATION is a game of time and space. It is a rotting tomb filled with unpleasant sights. You will despise your body as you change into something you don’t quite understand. It is misery, it is alienation, it is MUTATION. – [Author description]

Play the quiz now and set an exotic high score. – [Author’s description]

WASD or arrow keys to move. QE to strafe.
Mouse clicks to interact.
Go be with your friends. – [Author description]

A small sketch about the history of Cambodia. Takes a few minutes to play through, and requires no gaming skills. – [Author’s description]