The Beast in the Cave (Download Version)
A downloadable game for Windows, macOS, and Linux
This is an interactive fiction adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft's very first published short story The Beast in the Cave.
The actual text of the original story was used wherever possible. My own additions were made to fit within both the story structure and literary style set by Lovecraft. By making the right choices, you can essentially experience the original story word for word or you can take a different path and see how else the story might have played out. There are five possible endings.
Best played with headphones!
Music
Low Force - Daniel Birch
Plague - Kai Engel
Sound effects
Sharpen Knife - J Bravo
Typewriter - tamskp
Help - vanceparley
Crumbling- Mike Koenig
Zombie Talking - Mike Koenig
Breathing - Mike Koenig
Inhaling Loudly - Mike Koenig
Engine
This game was created using Twine.
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