The Wager

Jan. 18th, 2013 11:06 am
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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.

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Date: 2013-01-18 05:27 pm (UTC)
From: [personal profile] hungrytiger
Just tried it out. Fun, but the island exploration is a bit too simple (and the ship upgrades could use some documentation of their effects).

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)
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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 07:02 pm (UTC)
From: [personal profile] hungrytiger
Yup, I encountered sea monsters, the Ghost Pirate Ship, and a couple of island events that I managed to have the right items for.

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.

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