An Unexpectedly Green Journey

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In "An Unexpectedly Green Journey" , you play as an orc in a text-based interactive novel with 1.5 million words. Your quest is to unify the orc clans and change the world's perception of them, starting in the dusty plains of a world that has dismissed them as irrelevant barbarians. Along the way, you'll encounter opportunities as the elves face a new threat, but will you be their savior or downfall? The fate of the orcs rests in your hands.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

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100%

Audience ScoreBased on 57 reviews

replayability3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game offers a vast array of choices with meaningful consequences, enhancing replayability and allowing players to explore different paths and outcomes.
The writing is engaging and well-crafted, providing a detailed and immersive experience without being overly complex or verbose.
Players appreciate the freedom to shape their character's journey, whether through combat, diplomacy, or other means, making it a flexible and enjoyable choose-your-own-adventure experience.

Some sections of the game are time-limited, which may require multiple playthroughs to fully explore all content and make informed choices.
Descriptions can be somewhat short and generic, leading to a lack of immersion compared to other interactive fiction games.
The game's interface may require players to frequently check stats, which can disrupt the flow of gameplay.

story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is praised for its engaging and flexible narrative, allowing players to explore various anti-social behaviors and make impactful choices that shape their journey. The author's storytelling skills bring the orc characters to life, creating a world where cunning can triumph over brute force, making the experience both serious and playful. Overall, the narrative offers a rich and immersive experience with exciting developments.
- “So much choice in your story path, engaging and exciting developments, and you control the journey!”
- “Aided and abetted by the storytelling skills of the author, who allows us free reign on what anti-social behavior we want to exhibit next, it's easy to get lost in this world where brute force sometimes loses and where orc cunning might help you get out of trouble.”
- “This is the kind of story that you take both seriously and not so much.”
- “Aided and abetted by the story-telling skills of the author who allows us free reign on what anti-social behavior we want to exhibit next, it's easy to get lost in this world where brute force sometimes loses and where orc cunning might help you get out of trouble.”
- “And it's all thanks to the story-telling skills of the author who has obviously modeled his characters on those of the orcs he knows.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its exceptional replayability, offering a vast array of diverse paths and encounters that encourage multiple playthroughs. Players can choose between various strategies, such as leading a horde or pursuing diplomatic solutions, highlighting the depth and variety that enhances the overall experience. Many reviewers consider it one of the most replayable titles in the genre.
- “The replayability in this game is insane; the sheer variety of encounters and ways to handle them boggles the mind.”
- “Honestly, this game might be one of the most replayable cog games ever released. You can choose to lead a green horde or make a name for yourself in other endeavors; you can choose conquests of war or peaceful (well, as peaceful as an orc can be) methods of diplomacy.”
- “I've only done one path so far, but I can see the inklings of the depth of other paths, and honestly, I don't know if I've seen a game with as much replayability and diverse paths from cog before.”
- “Honestly, this game might be one of the most replayable COG games ever released. You can choose to lead a green horde or make a name for yourself in other endeavors. You can choose conquests of war or peaceful (well, as peaceful as an orc can be) methods of diplomacy.”
- “I've only done one path so far, but I can see the inklings of the depth of other paths. Honestly, I don't know if I've seen a game with as much replayability and diverse paths from COG before.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is well-received, particularly by those who typically dislike reading, suggesting that the writing is engaging and entertaining enough to appeal to a broader audience.
- “If you don't hate reading (funny enough, I usually do), you can easily love what's here.”