The Wake: Mourning Father, Mourning Mother

by Somi, indienova

The Developer Says...

The Wake is a record of past wounds opened at a three-day funeral. The journal is encoded with a simple substitution cipher that the player must break in order to reveal the writer’s psyche and discover the contradictions that define him.

Players Like...

❤ Gameplay Mechanics

Players decode a substitution cipher to unveil a fragmented family narrative. Each chapter presents a unique linguistic puzzle, challenging users to manipulate text and uncover hidden meanings through careful code-breaking.

❤ Puzzle Design

The cipher mechanics intentionally challenge players, creating a steep initial learning curve. Early chapters might require external guides, but most players quickly adapt to the cryptographic logic. Puzzles demand precise analytical thinking and linguistic pattern recognition.

❤ Narrative Interaction

Puzzle-solving becomes an intimate act of uncovering family secrets. Players decrypt each journal segment, revealing layers of generational trauma through intricate word manipulation. The code-breaking process functions as a storytelling mechanism, not a separate game element.

❤ Player Experience Highlights

Complete gameplay within 1-2 hours, intense text-based interaction, complex cryptography challenges, raw emotional storytelling, minimalist pixel graphics supporting psychological depth.

❤ Recommended For

Players who enjoy narrative-driven cryptographic challenges, emotionally complex storytelling, code-breaking mechanics, experimental indie game design, psychological exploration through interactive text.

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