Face Existential Dread in “[I] doesn’t exist,” a Modern Text Adventure Releasing on September 12th

Prepare to venture into the enigmatic realm beyond reality’s grasp. DreadXP and LUAL Games are thrilled to announce the forthcoming release of “[I] doesn’t exist,” a modern text adventure that beckons daring minds to unravel the mysteries of control, isolation, and mental landscapes. Drawing inspiration from narrative pioneers like “The Beginner’s Guide” and “Stories Untold,” “[I] doesn’t exist” emerges as a tribute to the very essence of narrative-driven gaming.

Through the fusion of conversational text recognition, mesmerizing pixel art, and contemplative themes, this game elevates the text adventure genre to newfound heights.

“[I] doesn’t exist” Press Release

Your salvation is just beyond that door. It’s everything you could ever want. All you need to do is: Get. Though. That. Door.

Prepare to examine what it really means to be “human” as prolific indie horror publisher DreadXP and developer LUAL Games announced the release date for [I] doesn’t exist — a modern text adventure that explores themes of control, isolation, and mental health. 

Inspired by beloved titles such as The Beginner’s Guide, Stories Untold, Buddy Simulator, and Zork, [I] doesn’t exist is a love letter to the origins of narrative-focused gaming and levels up the text adventure genre through the use of conversational text recognition, beautiful, surreal pixel art, and unconventional, intrapersonal themes. 

In the game, players awake in an unfamiliar forest populated with illogical scenery and oddities like friendly, talking mushrooms. As they command their in-game avatar and contemplate the solution to puzzles (and the meaning of their own existence) to escape the seemingly innocuous forest, the façade begins to show its cracks to reveal something…darker.

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 [I] doesn’t exist utilizes a combination of 2D and 3D perspective through optical illusion, giving players a trippy, dreamlike experience. The game’s trance-like visuals and text-based narrative design, supported by modern “Natural Language Processing” technology — which allows players to creatively answer in-game prompts without sticking to a set of specific terms, makes for an eerily intuitive gameplay experience that’s accessible to newbies and text-adventure veterans alike. 

[I] doesn’t exist releases on Steam for Windows PC, Mac, and Linux September 12, 2023. Dreamers can download the demo now and wishlist the full game here.

Mark Your Calendar for Revelation

The boundary between reality and illusion is set to blur as “[I] doesn’t exist” graces Steam for Windows PC, Mac, and Linux on September 12, 2023. The journey to decipher the enigma begins with the demo, which you can download now. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to immerse yourself in a narrative that defies convention and challenges the depths of your contemplation. Wishlist the full game and stay prepared to explore a realm where reality bends and the mind’s mysteries are laid bare.

Unlock the door to “[I] doesn’t exist” and step into a world where intrigue and introspection intertwine seamlessly.

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