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Re: 2016 c.s.i.p.g.a Games Give-Away Advent Calendar - Day 20

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From: Zaghadka
Date: Tue, 20 Dec 2016 14:55
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On Tue, 20 Dec 2016 09:43:50 -0500, in comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.action,
Spalls Hurgenson wrote: 

>Ho-ho-ho!
>
>Is there anyone there? Is there anyone listening? Am I talking into a
>void? Has everyone vanished? How appropriate, if so! Because today's
>game is:
>
>The Vanishing of Ethan Carter
>------------------------------------
>
>"Vanishing" is one of these new-fangled "narrative" games, a.k.a.
>"walking sims" which sprung into newfound prominence a few years ago.
>While I am a fan of the concept, too often the actual results were
>lacking in both compelling narrative and gameplay, with a scant few
>exceptions. "Vanishing" is, alas, not one of these exceptions. Its
>gameplay is dreary and its story is sophomoric. But god, the
>environments and setting are STUNNING. It is probably one of the most
>gorgeous games available and it is worth experiencing just for the
>graphics alone (it does a pretty good job on mood too). 
>
>Platform: Windows PC
>Distributor: Steam
>Key: H6IM6-ZENDG-CTI8Z 
>
>(Of course, if you've all vanished, who's gonna use this key? Oh, who
>am I kidding, it's gonna be Mike S again ;-)
>
>Ho-ho-ho!
>

Thanks Spalls. I'm the winner this time. Merry Christmas, dude.

Any idea what this "redux" version is all about?

-- 
Zag

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spent more time alone with my computer.' ~Dan(i) Bunten
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