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The Guilt and the Shadow

"unbearable... this place stinks... i need to get out of here. the boat is waiting for me."

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February 2, 2015
11 years and 184 days ago
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Mostly Positive58 reviews74.1%

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About the Game

"unbearable... this place stinks...
i need to get out of here.
the boat is waiting for me."

The Guilt and the Shadow is a "short story experience" about the past, death, illness and the thin line between life and insanity. A 2D interactive experience inspired by the old point and click games.