The Wager is a free (Windows-based) game I just discovered about exploring a Carribean-like setting. Randomized, replayable, good in small chunks. Reminiscent of Strange Adventure in Infinite Space, only (IMO) meatier. Recommended.
Did you play long enough to start running into some random events?
My big problems with both versions of IS was that I never felt I had enough time to accomplish much of anything before the game ended. Wager still doesn't give you enough time to uncover the whole map, but it gives enough time that I don't feel so rushed as I do in IS.
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Date: 2013-01-18 05:27 pm (UTC)Meatier than SAIS, but not nearly as good as it's sequel, Weird Worlds: Return to Infinite Space, which is still one of my faves.
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Date: 2013-01-18 06:54 pm (UTC)My big problems with both versions of IS was that I never felt I had enough time to accomplish much of anything before the game ended. Wager still doesn't give you enough time to uncover the whole map, but it gives enough time that I don't feel so rushed as I do in IS.
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Date: 2013-01-18 07:02 pm (UTC)I think my problem was that the random events were just text based, while Weird Worlds had a much more dynamic experience.
Not to say that I didn't like The Wager, it's fun and has potential, just not an instant favorite.