SIMULACRA: Pipe Dreams
A spin-off of the critically acclaimed SIMULACRA, Pipe Dreams tells a brand new story, with a new interface, live-action cast and horrors to unravel. Follow the story of Teddy as he tries desperately to break free from the hold of a cursed video game.
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October 25, 2018
7 years and 282 days ago
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Very Positive833 reviews82.4%
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6 itemsAbout the Game
In SIMULACRA: Pipe Dreams, Teddy’s life further falls apart as he starts to forget some pretty important things... He finds messages that he has no recollection of sending, and often finds himself blacking out with huge gaps of time missing. And it all started after he downloaded this mysterious free game called "FlapeeBird". It is up to you to help Teddy break free from the game's unnatural hold over him.
A story that unfolds entirely on the screen of a mobile phone, play the game as if you are using one. With it comes a few returning simulated apps such as Jabbr and Surfr, while introducing a brand new one called “FlapeeBird”
FlapeeBird plays just like a real mobile tapping game, with its own scores and powers ups. it even shows you "Ads" which might come in handy if you need help in winning the game.
The story will be affected by the decisions you make in the game. What you say to Teddy will affect what actions he will take. Your choices you make while playing "FlapeeBird" will also determine your character's fate.
Explore the greater mystery behind the SIMULACRA universe. What are these “SIMULACRA”? How is “Gateway 31” connected to them? Discover an intricate web of hidden messages, secret websites and mysterious phone numbers as you dive deeper into the lore and origins of this strange phenomenon.
