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Poems & Codes

Explore the wonderful world of poetry through deceptively simple cryptograms. 10% of every purchase benefits Project Gutenberg, an online library of over 60,000 free ebooks.

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Hero Game Co LLC
Publisher
Hero Game Co LLC
Release
October 17, 2023
2 years and 290 days ago
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Very Positive86 reviews94.2%

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In support of Project Gutenberg, a volunteer effort to digitize, archive, and distribute works of literature

  • Decode a vast and varied collection of curated poetry, where each poem is encrypted using one of the world's oldest codes: the substitution cipher
  • Decrypt over 400 excerpts as you explore classic poetic themes ranging from the bliss of love to the depths of despair
  • Like what you decoded? Read the entire poem in-game or download each poet's anthology online for free, direct links included!
  • Share the joy of poetry--10% of every sale is donated to Project Gutenberg, an online library of over 60,000 free ebooks
  • Play at your own pace with four difficulty settings to choose from
  • Relax with a soothing, contemplative soundtrack
  • Choose between night or sunlight mode with optional enlarged cipher text

"Poetry is a deal of joy and pain and wonder, with a dash of the dictionary." - Khalil Gibran



Content note: This game features classic works of poetry and brief biographies of poets. Certain biographies and poems contain non-graphic references to violence, drugs, sex, and suicide.
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