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201 - The Bad Number

"201 - The Bad Number" is an interactive science fiction game-book set on a post-apocalyptic Mars. In a world where only 200 people remain, each new inhabitant may hasten civilization's end. Players make choices that impact the fate of humanity and the colony in a unique dystopian setting.

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November 10, 2024
1 year and 265 days ago
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About the Game

"201 - The Bad Number" is an interactive science fiction game-book set in a post-apocalyptic Mars. In a world where only 200 people remain, each new inhabitant may hasten the end of civilization. You step into this harsh reality and confront a pivotal event—the emergence of the "bad number." Now players must make choices that will impact the future of humanity and the fate of the colony.

Key Features:

  • A branching narrative where every action influences the course of events.

  • Immersion in an unusual dystopian world of Mars, where each decision will resonate throughout the entire history of humanity.

  • A deep storyline with philosophical themes about time, the multiverse, and fate.

  • Simple controls for engaging storytelling and complex decision-making.

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