Ishmael
Ishmael is a short multimedia-enhanced hypertext story about perpetual cycles of displacement and violence as seen through the lens of a child. Takes about 15 minutes to read/play through.
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December 10, 2018
7 years and 237 days ago
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Mixed83 reviews57.8%
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Ishmael is a short multimedia-enhanced hypertext story about perpetual cycles of displacement and violence as seen through the lens of a child.
Takes about 15 minutes to read/play through.
Takes about 15 minutes to read/play through.
