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{{game infobox|title=Nevermore|image=|author=[[Nate Cull]]|publisher=n/a|released=2000|authsystem=[[Inform]] 6|platform=[[Z-code]] 5|language=English|license=Freeware|color=none|graphics=none|sound=none|cruelty= | {{game infobox|title=Nevermore|image=|author=[[Nate Cull]]|publisher=n/a|released=2000|authsystem=[[Inform]] 6|platform=[[Z-code]] 5|language=English|license=Freeware|color=none|graphics=none|sound=none|cruelty=Cruel}} | ||
==How It Begins== | ==How It Begins== | ||
The opening lines of Poe's ''The Raven'' are quoted. You appear to be a gentleman of leisure. You are on a velvet couch in a shadowy study, wearing a gold ring. The study's obvious features include a writing desk, velvet curtains, a window and a fireplace, and a bust of Pallas sits over the door. | |||
You can hear a tapping sound from somewhere. | |||
==Notable Features== | ==Notable Features== | ||
* Based (very loosely) upon [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edgar_Allan_Poe Edgar Allen Poe's] ''[http://www.heise.de/ix/raven/Literature/Lore/TheRaven.html The Raven]''. | |||
* Includes a [[hunger puzzle]] variant, and a lot of [[PC]] [[death]]. | |||
* Heavy use of [[drugs]] is necessary to win the game. | |||
* Features a complex [[alchemy]] [[puzzle]]. | |||
==Versions== | ==Versions== | ||
===Release | ===Release 10=== | ||
* ''Nevermore'' ([[Nate Cull]]; 2000; [[Z-code]] 5). | * ''Nevermore'' ([[Nate Cull]]; 2000; [[Z-code]] 5). | ||
** {{babel wanted}} | ** {{babel wanted}} | ||
Revision as of 08:26, 4 September 2007
 Horror  Fantasy  Romance  Drama  Fort |
| Nevermore | |
|---|---|
| Author(s) | Nate Cull |
| Publisher(s) | n/a |
| Release date(s) | 2000 |
| Authoring system | Inform 6 |
| Platform(s) | Z-code 5 |
| Language(s) | English |
| License(s) | Freeware |
| Multimedia | |
| Color effects | none |
| Graphics | none |
| Sound/Music | none |
| Ratings | |
| Cruelty scale | Cruel |
How It Begins
The opening lines of Poe's The Raven are quoted. You appear to be a gentleman of leisure. You are on a velvet couch in a shadowy study, wearing a gold ring. The study's obvious features include a writing desk, velvet curtains, a window and a fireplace, and a bust of Pallas sits over the door.
You can hear a tapping sound from somewhere.
Notable Features
- Based (very loosely) upon Edgar Allen Poe's The Raven.
- Includes a hunger puzzle variant, and a lot of PC death.
- Heavy use of drugs is necessary to win the game.
- Features a complex alchemy puzzle.
Versions
Release 10
- Nevermore (Nate Cull; 2000; Z-code 5).
- IFID wanted. (Please replace this line with a babel template.)
- IF Comp 2000: 7th place of 53 entries.
- XYZZY Awards 2000: Finalist for Best Individual PC (the alchemist), Best Puzzles, and Best Setting.
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Links
General info
- Nevermore (archived) - at Baf's Guide.
Reviews
- Nevermore - at SPAG.
- Nevermore - at IF Ratings.
- Review - by Paul O'Brian.
- Review - by Dan Shiovitz.
- Review - by Duncan Stevens.
Spoilers
- ClubFloyd Transcript - ClubFloyd played Nevermore on September 2, 2007.
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