Episode One: Into The Fire is a free online narrative puzzle game created by So You Wanna Save The World.
We reviewed Episode 0 in October of 2019, which is no longer available, as So You Wanna Save The World has changed their product significantly since then. Episode One is the current introductory episode.
Format
Style of Play:
- Online native experience (can NOT be played IRL)
- Play on demand
This is a story-based puzzle game with comic-strip video sequences delivering the narrative. Puzzles are based on static images and ARG-style websites.
Required Equipment: computer with internet connection, mobile device
Recommended Team Size: 1-2
Play Time: Unlimited, but your playtime determines your score. Figure on 1-2 hours.
Price: Episode One (reviewed here) is free. Subsequent episodes are $30 each.
Booking: purchase and play at your leisure
Description
You’ll receive instructions via the website and explore other sites, solving puzzles to progress the story. Most of the story is given as comic-style videos with a mix of voice acting and speech bubbles. There are other types of interactions, including phone calls/ messages, that will occur as you progress through the game.
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