80 Days
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Humble's offering a nearly buck-a-game deal on some of the best reactive narratives out there, including one of my…Humble Bundle is offering a collection of narrative-driven games from developer Inkle, including critically acclaimed titles like 80 Days and Heaven's Vault. The bundle provides multiple tiers of access, with the most comprehensive package costing $20 and including the entire Inkle library along with supplementary books.
The Complete Inkle Library Humble Bundle has some lovely narrative puzzle adventures gamesThe Complete Inkle Library Humble Bundle is now available, featuring narrative puzzle adventure games such as Heaven's Vault and Expelled! The bundle includes multiple titles from the Sorcery! series, A Highland Song, 80 Days, Overboard!, Pendragon: Narrative Tactics, and TR-49, with most games rated as Verified for Steam Deck compatibility. A four-part novel based on Heaven's Vault is also included.- The Complete Inkle Library Humble Bundle has some lovely narrative puzzle adventure gamesThe Complete Inkle Library Humble Bundle is now available, featuring a collection of narrative puzzle adventure games from Inkle. The bundle includes titles such as Heaven's Vault, Expelled!, A Highland Song, and the Sorcery! series, with most games verified for Steam Deck compatibility. A four-part novel based on Heaven's Vault is also included.
- The Complete Inkle Library on Humble: 11 games for $12, plus Heaven's Vault ebook dealInkle has partnered with Humble and Breakthrough T1D Play to offer a bundle of 11 of their narrative games for $12, available until July 1. The bundle includes titles like Heaven's Vault, 80 Days, and Steve Jackson's Sorcery!, with a portion of sales supporting type 1 diabetes research. Additionally, four Heaven's Vault ebooks are available in a separate $20 tier.
Inkle's Jon Ingold on why self-publishing is where it's atInkle co-founder Jon Ingold argues that self-publishing offers greater freedom and control over intellectual property, despite potential benefits from publishers like marketing and distribution. Ingold highlights Inkle's success with titles like 80 Days and TR-49, emphasizing the ability to experiment with game design and pricing without publisher interference. While acknowledging the marketing advantages publishers can offer, Ingold ultimately advocates for developers to maintain ownership and flexibility.
Inkle co-founder explains how TR-49 broke even in three hoursInkle co-founder Jon Ingold revealed that their latest game, TR-49, broke even within three hours of its release due to its low price point and minimal budget. He discussed how the studio's financial model, which doesn't factor in founder salaries for individual game budgets, allows for lower pricing. Ingold also mused on changing consumer perceptions of game pricing on platforms like Steam.
"Suck my toes, my darling" - Inkle's book of essays by game writers reveals the secrets behind the worlds we play inInkle has published "The Game Narrative Kaleidoscope," a collection of over 100 essays by game writers and narrative designers covering various aspects of the craft. The book features contributions from notable figures like Jordan Mechner and Rhianna Pratchett, offering insights into creating compelling game worlds and narratives. It is structured to be read non-linearly, with essays exploring themes such as player choice, narrative tension, and the challenges faced by creators in the industry.
Switch to get acclaimed eerie codebreaking game TR-49 very soon, and at a nice priceThe eerie codebreaking game TR-49 from Inkle will be released on Nintendo Switch on April 7th for $7. Inspired by wartime codebreaking machines like those at Bletchley Park, the game involves scouring a mysterious machine's archive for a lost book. The game received a highly positive review and was Inkle's most successful launch to date.