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Inscryption in 3 bits

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Tristan and Oliver find themselves locked in a dimly lit cabin putting their trust into talking cards, as they sacrifice Daniel Mullins’ Inscryption into these three bits:

  • Talking Cards! - Exploring the game’s meta narrative design and novel narrative devices
  • Sacrifice - How the game holds true to this one core thematic pillar throughout
  • Cabin Fever - Blending roguelike deck building with escape room puzzling and beyond


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    Some References:

    Good Game Design - Inscryption: Dismantling a Genre - Snoman Gaming, video essay

    Inscryption Game Designer Daniel Mullins chats with BAFTA Young Game Designers winners - Young BAFTA, video

    How Inscryption Compels You With Meta Game Design ft. Daniel Mullins - The Escapist, video essay

    Inscryption — How and Why - Mike Shepard, Medium (article)

    How a game jam on "sacrifices" became Inscryption - Joel Couture, Game Developer (article)

    How Inscryption breaks all the game design rules and prospers - GLHF, USA Today (article)

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