In North Depths, you are the manager of a secret government project — a boring one, though. You've been assigned to create a deep mining shaft because scientists believe there's a lot of gold buried far underground. Break through the ice to mine various ores below and purchase upgrades to automate the process.
ZoomOut is a daily puzzle that tests your video game knowledge, inspired by Framed.wtf and Guess the Game.
You get 5 attempts to recognize a game from a screenshot detail,
as the picture zooms out with each failed guess.
Players can also creating their own level with the editor, either sharing them directly with their friends, or submitting them for review to contribute to the daily puzzles.
When the emperor himself summons you to write a poem about the state of things, who are you to refuse? Torn between two factions, led by the emperor's half-sister and his most loyal general, you have the unenviable job of unpicking the complex threads of political conspiracies and absurdist ideologies.
Write a poem, compete to become the official court poet, possibly uncover a plot to usurp the throne, and try not to offend anyone... unless?
An entry for IFComp 2025, and a sequel of sorts to you are an ancient chinese poet in exile.