Dnd adventures: Wizard's Choice

[CSH Picone]

I didn't plan to start a new thread but couldn't find Dnd adventures: Wizard's Choice mentioned anywhere in the forum - and I didn't want people to miss out because it slipped under the radar. I know I can't be the only person out there who grew up loving that gritty roleplaying experience that came with AD&D sessions in the 90s and - for me at least, I found this game really captured that feeling. Wizard's Choice was made by Cold Coffee Studios, who I'm sure you haven't heard of because until now they've only released jigsaw puzzle games, but the adventures themselves are written by Sam Landstrom from Delight Games. It's a text-based roleplaying experience, full of genuine choice & consequence, resource management, and some bloody tough decisions. I'm not being paid to say any of this by the way, just genuinely having a great time with Wizard's Choice and wanted to show a bit of love for it.

Here's a pic clipped from two screenshots of the start of the game to give you some idea what to expect.

It only released yesterday and if you're interested you can find out more about it here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1547410/DnD_Adventure_Wizards_Choice/

And for anyone that's interested, I have two copies of the game to give away. All you need to do is post a screenshot of the game wishlisted in the Twitter thread below. I'll be drawing the winners out tomorrow night.
https://twitter.com/CSH_Picone/status/1537436469585133568

 

[Catacombs]

ll you need to do is post a screenshot of the game wishlisted in the Twitter thread below. I'll be drawing the winners out tomorrow night.

I don't have a Twitter account and added this game to my wishlist after reading your review. Can that count as my entry?

 

[lukaszek]

was about to wishlist this gaym but then there is this random twitter thing. Does this title suck?

 

[udm]

I have the android version of the first chapter. It's not bad. Always wanted to buy into the rest of the chapters but I kept putting it off because I hate paying for mobile games.

 

[Alex]

Isn't using the name "DnD" in your title kinda inviting cease and desist orders?

 

[Viata]

post a screenshot of the game wishlisted in the Twitter thread below

Are you forgetting most people here hate Twitter and wouldn't create an account there not even at gunpoint?

 

[CSH Picone]

TLDR: Post the screenshot of the game wishlisted here instead of Twitter and I'll absolutely count those entries.

Loving the "fishy" votes on the post. For clarity: I'm really enjoying the game as a player but because I'm a game journo I'm lucky enough to have some free copies to give away.

Isn't using the name "DnD" in your title kinda inviting cease and desist orders?

I thought so too; I questioned it and the publisher said they're in the clear with it.

post a screenshot of the game wishlisted in the Twitter thread below

Are you forgetting most people here hate Twitter and wouldn't create an account there not even at gunpoint?

That's fair. To be honest, I've found indiegame twitter to be a really amazing community, but Twitter is also definitely full of cesspits (eg., writing twitter is awful).

So sure, to keep in the spirit of things I'll meet you all halfway.

Post the screenshot of the game wishlisted here and I'll absolutely count those entries.

 

[rojay]

but because I'm a game journo

Are you being compensated to share your view of the game on "social media"?

 

[CSH Picone]

but because I'm a game journo

Are you being compensated to share your view of the game on "social media"?

No. The copies were free but there's no compensation. I'm also under no obligation to host the giveaway, it's just something I wanted to do because I thought the game was worth it.

 

[Morblot]

I'm a game journo

Disgusting.

 

[lukaszek]

I have the android version of the first chapter. It's not bad. Always wanted to buy into the rest of the chapters but I kept putting it off because I hate paying for mobile games.

now you did click my memory. Indeed I played a bunch of 'choice' cyoas, They were great for traffic. I think I enjoyed most zombie one, It started to get annoying towards the end though. Eventually a bunch of other were added but I found them being of questionable quality.

 

[FriendlyMerchant]

Is the torrent up yet?

 

[Catacombs]

TLDR: Post the screenshot of the game wishlisted here instead of Twitter and I'll absolutely count those entries.

Done

 

[CSH Picone]

Is the torrent up yet?

Imagine sucking so hard at life that you can't afford $7.50 for a game.

Seriously though, sure the UX could use a bit of work, but it's a pretty hefty text-based adventure - 300,000 words. Hours of playtime, it's a pretty good deal.

 

[Narushima]

A game journalist who wants to advertise a game. How very ethical.

 

[Viata]

Imagine sucking so hard at life that you can't afford $7.50 for a game.

Arguments like this always motivate me to torrent a game.

 

[CSH Picone]

Cool. Anyway, the giveaway's over now. Catacombs was in with an entry but no luck, sorry mate! Two copies went to a couple of chaps on Twitter. Cheers for the entertainment everyone.

Edit: Just learned one of those winners on Twitter came from the Codex. Spooky.

 

[FriendlyMerchant]

Is the torrent up yet?

Imagine sucking so hard at life that you can't afford $7.50 for a game.

Seriously though, sure the UX could use a bit of work, but it's a pretty hefty text-based adventure - 300,000 words. Hours of playtime, it's a pretty good deal.

I can afford $7.50 for a game. However, I have yet to actually spend any money on a game yet and would rather put that $7.50 into an investment (something that actually makes me more money).

 

[Russia is over. The end.]

Is the torrent up yet?

Imagine sucking so hard at life that you can't afford $7.50 for a game.

Seriously though, sure the UX could use a bit of work, but it's a pretty hefty text-based adventure - 300,000 words. Hours of playtime, it's a pretty good deal.

I can afford $7.50 for a game. However, I have yet to actually spend any money on a game yet and would rather put that $7.50 into an investment (something that actually makes me more money).

When that $7.50 grows into $8.50 netting you $1, don't forget your codex friends who were with you when you only had $7.50. Those are your true bros, not the piranhas who will be telling you to forget all about us.

 

[BruceVC]

CSH Picone

This game looks promising. I grew up playing the Steve Jackson and Ian Livingstone books, fighting fantasy, and I enjoy the whole "choose your own adventure " genre

For some reason I thought this was a phone game but its a normal PC game?

 

[FriendlyMerchant]

Is the torrent up yet?

Imagine sucking so hard at life that you can't afford $7.50 for a game.

Seriously though, sure the UX could use a bit of work, but it's a pretty hefty text-based adventure - 300,000 words. Hours of playtime, it's a pretty good deal.

I can afford $7.50 for a game. However, I have yet to actually spend any money on a game yet and would rather put that $7.50 into an investment (something that actually makes me more money).

When that $7.50 grows into $8.50 netting you $1, don't forget your codex friends who were with you when you only had $7.50. Those are your true bros, not the piranhas who will be telling you to forget all about us.

It's more like $7.50 turns into the control of the resource rights to a small African nation.

 

[CSH Picone]

CSH Picone

This game looks promising. I grew up playing the Steve Jackson and Ian Livingstone books, fighting fantasy, and I enjoy the whole "choose your own adventure " genre

For some reason I thought this was a phone game but its a normal PC game?

It's on Steam, yeah, although I just did a quick search out of curiosity and https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=wizardsChoiceV1.toucher&hl=en_AU&gl=US on Android looks like it might be the same game.