Ofrenda a la Pincoya
 Wilderness  Slice of life  Fantasy |
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You're a young fisherman, trying to get your creek's favor back from La Pincoya.
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| Author(s) | Incanus |
| Publisher(s) | n/a |
| Release date(s) | 01-Oct-2008 |
| Authoring system | InformATE, Inform 6 |
| Platform(s) | Z-code |
| Language(s) | Spanish |
| License(s) | Freeware |
| Multimedia | |
| Color effects | No |
| Graphics | No |
| Sound/Music | No |
| Ratings | |
| Cruelty scale | Polite |
How It Begins
The chilota fishing creek is in dire straits. Fishes are scarce, shellfish is gone and the coming storm could well destroy what little is left to the fishermen. Lucho, a young fisherman, is willing to risk his life to gain back la Pincoya's favour, so the creek may prosper anew.
Notable Features
Distribution file (ZIP) include Z5 game file, intro fiction, instructions, help, source code and Parchment web page to play if you don't have a Z interpreter installed (requires JavaScript enabled). During the game, through AYUDA command you may get further help; PISTAS command gives access to a complete hints menu-driven system.
Game makes extensive use of local spanish terms and cultural themes unique to Chiloé, along with some Mapudungun (chilean Mapuche ethnic language); in-game AYUDA command and VOCABULARIO command allows access to complete Vocabulary.
Includes a PDF file (on spanish) with information on Chiloé, it's geography, history, culture and mithology, with additional detail on the characters and mythical creatures appearing on the story.
Versions
Spanish original, Release 1
- Ofrenda a la Pincoya (as "Incanus"; 09-Oct-2008; Z-code; Spanish).
- Revisión 1, Version 01.01.02
- La Comp Más Monstruosa entry. Winner on the following categories:
- Ratón de biblioteca (Best Documented Monster)
- Monstruosidad del 2008 (Best Game / Best Overall Score)
- Premios Hispanos 2008 entry.
- Winner of Best Story (Mejor Argumento)
- Nominee to Best Game, Best Writing (Calidad Literaria), Originality, Interactivity and Best NPCs