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Plangman

Plangman is an Apple II-inspired hangman platformer. Take the word-guessing of Wheel of Fortune, mix in Lode Runner-style puzzle platforming, add the storytelling of a text adventure, throw in a dash of physics, and--voila!--you have Plangman.

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Developer
Ehren von Lehe
Publisher
von Lehe Creative
Release
March 26, 2025
1 year and 128 days ago
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Positive21 reviews95.2%

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About the Game

In Plangman, you take on the role of a space pilot imprisoned in a dungeon of forgotten memories. Guess words to reconstruct your past, and use what you learn to rescue the girl you love and defeat the wizard who holds you both prisoner.

This Deluxe Edition of the game features extras such as an Epilogue, the Lost Levels, a two-player Challenge a Friend mode, and a text-based Level Editor.

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