POEMS & CODES NOW AVAILABLE!

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Poems & Codes

fact sheet

Developer: Hero Game Co LLC

Release Date: October 17, 2023

Platforms: PC / Mac / Linux, Steam, itch.io, Green Man Gaming

Genre: Casual, Puzzle, Educational

Website: herogameco.com/poems-and-codes

Regular Price: $9.99

Download Assets: Google Drive


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 poem excerpts as you explore classic poetic themes. 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 A THEME: explore classic poetic themes ranging from the bliss of love to the depths of despair
  • 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 YouTube




images

Decode over 400 poem excerpts
Read the decrypted excerpt, and reveal the title and poet
Read the entire decrypted poem and download the ebook free!
Choose a classic poetic theme
Play in sunlight or night mode
Play in sunlight or night mode



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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




Background Music

Ancient Winds by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.com
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Code Libraries

Paul Kulchenko
serpent serialization

Enrique Garcia Cota
inspect

Enrique Garcia Cota & Tanner Rogalsky
love-loader

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