
That's Not How it Happened
Disaster! When the Turner family’s inn burns down, they must recount the events that took place leading up to its fiery end!
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August 7, 2022
3 years and 361 days ago
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Very Positive90 reviews97.8%
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6 itemsAbout the Game
That's Not How It Happened features the same story from different points of view through different game genres. Brawl against a horde of bad guys as patriarch George.

Experience intrigue through a romance simulator as lovestruck son, Alan.

Solve a hidden puzzle mystery as daughter Zoey Turner to try to figure out how it DID happen!


Experience intrigue through a romance simulator as lovestruck son, Alan.

Solve a hidden puzzle mystery as daughter Zoey Turner to try to figure out how it DID happen!

- A Beat 'em up/Dating Sim/ Point & Click comedy adventure game.
- 4 Unique 2D art styles that represent each character's wacky perspective!
- Fully voiced, including maybe a talking dinosaur.
- Sandwich.