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poems & codes press kit

Poems & Codes

fact sheet

Developer: Hero Game Co LLC

Release Date: TBA 2023

Platforms: PC / Mac / Linux, Steam, itch.io

Genre: Casual, Puzzle, Educational

Website: herogameco.com/poems-and-codes

Regular Price: $9.99




description

Decode a vast and varied collection of curated poetry, where each poem is encrypted using one of the world's oldest codes: the substitution cipher. Use your knowledge of the English language to decrypt over 400 interconnected poem excerpts, with each cipher inspiring the next to come. Like what you decoded? Read the entire poem in-game and download each poet's anthology online 100% FREE--direct links included! 10% of all profits go to Project Gutenberg, an online library of over 60,000 free ebooks.


features

  • OVER 400 CIPHERS: decode a vast and varied collection of public domain poetry
  • CHOOSE YOUR PATH: players can pick a keyword to inspire their next cipher or simply explore at random, giving everyone a unique play experience
  • DIVE DEEPER: each poet's anthology is only one click away and completely free!
  • DARK OR LIGHT: choose between night or sunlight mode, each with a gorgeous watercolor design
  • SIT BACK & RELAX: enjoy no timers, no penalties, and four difficulty settings to choose from
  • SHARE THE LOVE OF POETRY: 10% of all profits go to Project Gutenberg, an online library of over 60,000 free ebooks


videos

Trailer

COMING SOON!




images

Decode over 400 interconnected excerpts
Play at your own pace with no timers or penalties
Choose a keyword to inspire your next cipher
Read the entire decrypted poem and download the ebook free!
Play in sunlight or night mode
Play in sunlight or night mode



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Poems & Codes


about us

Hero Game Co is a husband, wife, and corgi team based in Tennessee. Everything we do is for our beloved dog. Seriously--he's very demanding.


credits

Rachel Reed
Programming
Art & Design
Soundeffects

Carl Reed
Programming
Art & Design
Soundeffects




Code Libraries

Paul Kulchenko
serpent serialization

Enrique Garcia Cota
inspect

Enrique Garcia Cota & Tanner Rogalsky
love-loader

2dengine & Phil, grump, and garry
sworks-ffi