Games like Brain Bolt
Looking for games like Brain Bolt? Here are top puzzle recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Pocket Freaks, A Snapshot in Scarlet or Chaos on Deponia.
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Developed for Jame Gam #36 Welcome to the world of Freaklandia, where people everywhere hunt the planet's wildlife and have them fight each other for sport! And for some reason, nobody thinks anything's wrong with that! Short guide: Use arrow keys to move, I to open the inventory, and K to talk to NPCs To win, you have to get your Candleman to a certain level and have all four of the available Poc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pocket Freaks.
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A Snapshot in Scarlet is an exploration-puzzle game set inside of a carnival. You are a ghost detective and your goal is to solve an ancient missing persons case so that the ghosts involved can move onto the afterlife. It is believed that the person was murdered, but no body was found. You are aided by your special memory gloves. When the gloves make contact with a bare forehead, you are gifted w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Snapshot in Scarlet.
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- 84%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, humorMost mentioned negative aspects:character development, stability84% User Score 1,333 reviewsCritic Score 80%1 reviews
With this long-expected sequel to the critically highly acclaimed and lavishly praised Deponia, the player enters round two. Chaos on Deponia turns out to be even wackier than its predecessor and instantly puts the player under its spell. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chaos on Deponia.
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Have you ever wondered what would happen if you crossed a Pokémon (RPG) style game with Overcooked (Cooking), of course you haven't but we did it anyway. Prepare to see why these genres combined make a confusing game with far too many systems to build and Art to draw in 72 hours. Changelog (Post Jam Bug Fixes) V1.01 - Hotfix (WebGL build only): Fixed the Web Build requiring the F1 Key to work as t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Culinary Creature Combat.
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In the mountains of Vogelkop, Western New Guinea, the Vogelkop Bowerbird can be found building its bower. It takes many years to build. In order to pass on its genes to the next generation it is essential that the bower is more seductive than that of its rivals, many of whom are building their own bowers nearby. You can collect mushrooms, charcoal and beetles to make your bower more seductive. On… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Vogelkop Bowerbird.
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You have stumbled upon a museum you might have not intended to find. But it called to you. And you realized you ended up someplace…roiling…alive. If you interact with the art, some speak while others hold bygone echoes. You’ve heeded the call. It’s up to you now to explore. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Madness Starts Young.
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- 86%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding88% User Score 49 reviews
Trapped deep within a mysterious facility, your connection is limited to that device in your hands. You must use it to interact with your surroundings, operating a computer alongside a strange console that controls the locks in the entire facility. You must help the people trapped inside to escape, but be careful. The locks aren't there just for you. Your only objective? Save Everyone. That d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to You Can Save Everyone.
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- 54%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, humorMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music58% User Score 45 reviews
Climb massive creatures, explore otherworldly landscapes and find what you have been seeking. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chasing the Unseen.
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- 66%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story66% User Score 247 reviews
Sometimes: Success Requires Sacrifice, the title says it all! You get thrown into a dark room, with no light to be found anywhere! Are you willing to end your life to light the way for the next generation to proceed further? Play it today and find out! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sometimes: Success Requires Sacrifice.
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- 89%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding89% User Score 2,002 reviews
The Old Tree is a short free-to-play cinematic puzzle game about a newborn alien baby. Witness this microscopic entity's first moments of life and help it emerge from its underground lair and ascend towards an unknown destination. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Old Tree.
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- 73%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding75% User Score 48 reviews
Finding the Soul Orb is a medieval fantasy game. In it, you use your crossbow both as a weapon against werewolves as well as a tool to solve puzzles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Finding the Soul Orb.
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⭐Enjoyed it? Drop a comment or rating. It really helps! ⭐ A place you were never meant to leave. You’re alone in the metro, but something is deeply wrong. The layout loops in impossible ways. Directions lead you nowhere. The signage speaks, but lies. And yet, there is a way out. Explore shifting corridors and liminal platforms where logic breaks down. The only constant: the metro doesn't… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Metroloop.
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Nostalgia‑packed Game Boy vibes await! A Sokoban‑style puzzle that retro lovers can’t resist! Control a little robot to push blocks and open doors! What’s this game like? Atmosphere: Just like a Game Boy—no modern bells and whistles, pure retro charm. Difficulty: Starts off relaxed, then slowly ramps up to test your brain. Great for beginners through intermediate players! Playtime: Varies pe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to And Then There Was No Light.
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THE LYKOS INFECTION “The sky is splattered by stars, and the waxing moon hangs down like a bright jewel from a spider-thin thread. Light fills you with wanting, or agony. It's hard to tell the difference.” The Lykos Infection is a 12k+ words long speculative drama interactive fiction game about an amnesiac who, upon waking up in a room full of garbage, tries to remember what happened on the nigh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lykos Infection.
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This is a puzzle game where you stretch cats to get their king to the top of a mountain. Try to complete all 8 levels! This was solo developed by me for the 2024 GMTK jam with the theme "Built to Scale". Some minor fixes have been made to this game post-jam, the original jam version is available to download below. Note: There seems to be some minor visual issues with the cats in the windows buil… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cat King's Long Journey (GMTK Jam 2024).
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Interview Gone Wrong was made for the Anomalous Entity Game Jam. It's a short game, made in the Adventure Game Studio. You play as Mack Grinkle, a journalist who has reached rock-bottom. After a strange and ‘slightly’ traumatizing experience with the unnatural, Mack fell deep into substance abuse. He only got out of it once he realized what he lost, his wife, daughter, job, and house. Now he live… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Interview Gone Wrong.
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Can you dive into the terrors of the deep ? Your mission is to explore the depths with your prototype that allows you to go into unexplored waters... However, your adventure will be the last one, something is chasing you, blocking your way out, since when is it following you ? All you can do now is go deeper and try to survive as long as possible before the creature catches up with you. Controls … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to We Need To Dive Quickly !.
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OverviewHistoryThis is a game I made as a school assignment in late-2018. I have edited this version to remove copyrighted assets and improve formatting.DescriptionLabyrinth of the Sorcerer King is a text adventure in the style of 1980s dungeon crawlers. The main aesthetic of the game is a black background and white text, with other text colors highlighting important objects and directions. All im… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Labyrinth of the Sorcerer King.
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(Use the downloadable version for the best experience) Did you ever want to be an undead overlord? Ruling over an endless army of undead servants, that do as you command? Destroy the kingdom of these useless mortals? Then this game might be something for you. Lead the great death is an RTS roguelike where you control an undead army. This game is very early in development, so a lot of things are no… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Horde of the Overlord.
Woodlock Manor is a grid-based puzzle game where you must dodge and outsmart various traps to uncover the secrets hidden in the depths below. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Woodlock Manor.
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Basic Controls and Goaltext Implemented Features Core Functionality (all levels) Ball Shooting When mouse button is pressed (1 mark), ball shoots towards mouse (2 marks). Ball aiming constraints Shooter can only be aimed within the 120 degree range pointing toward the bottom of the screen (2 marks). If the shooter is aimed outside of this range, it clamps to the edge of the range and shoots at the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Peggle.
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Overview: You’ve just woken up to find your space station drifting dangerously close to a wandering star, and it’s up to you (and your ability to scale objects with your mind) to navigate through weight puzzles, zero-G challenges, and some not-so-ordinary obstacles. Can you leap your way to safety and escape before time runs out? Hop to it! This game was made in less than 96 hours by a solo deve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Toadally Spaced.
Overview: You’ve just woken up to find your space station drifting dangerously close to a wandering star, and it’s up to you (and your ability to scale objects with your mind) to navigate through weight puzzles, zero-G challenges, and some not-so-ordinary obstacles. Can you leap your way to safety and escape before time runs out? Hop to it! This game was made in less than 96 hours by a solo deve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Toadally Spaced.
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- 83%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability83% User Score 328 reviews
"Calm down. This is all normal. Well, it’s a new normal. There was a malfunction that we can’t fix yet, but with your help I can make symptoms bearable. We’re all in the same boat here and should help each other." "I’m Shelly, a lead scientist in General Education research facility. The job title is longer, but it’s not important. Here’s what I know so far, though." "The experience-sharing program… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Long Reach.
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- 86%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability88% User Score 285 reviewsCritic Score 80%1 reviews
Break the laws of physics, pixel by pixel. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bionic Bay.
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- 96%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding96% User Score 52 reviews
Explore the world of Eré for artistic inspiration, so that you may reach the meanings of life and complete your artistic opus! Many branching paths will take you to every corner of the globe as you explore this peaceful and colorful world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Existensis.
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- 82%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story82% User Score 102 reviews
After a science experiment gets out of control, you need to survive and escape this dark prison that hides weird secrets. The game is a cinematic platform of terror and stealth, inspired by Inside, Another World, Blackthorne and Prince of Persia. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RATUZ.
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- 85%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding85% User Score 159 reviews
ABOUTTHE IMPOSSIBLE is a minimal perspective illusion puzzle game. You control a small square in the IMPOSSIBLE world and remember: nothing is IMPOSSIBLE. FEATURES First game in the world with Dark Mode Simple control. Play using the keyboard (arrows or W,A,S,D), numeric keyboard, full gamepad support (vibrations) or mouse swipe or click. After completing the test you will see your IQ sc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THE IMPOSSIBLE.
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- 63%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability76% User Score 348 reviewsCritic Score 29%4 reviews
Four Sided Fantasy is a wordless, seamless experience where you use screen wrap to solve puzzles in ways you never thought about before. Remember in Pac-Man how you can go off one side of the screen and "wrap" to the other? In Four Sided Fantasy, the player has the ability to toggle this screen wrap on and off at any time. Each new season in the game brings a new twist to screen wrap. Just as you … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Four Sided Fantasy.
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- 85%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding93% User Score 834 reviewsCritic Score 74%7 reviews
Papetura is an atmospheric point & click, adventure game, handcrafted entirely out of paper. Little creatures Pape and Tura will face monsters that will try to burn down their beloved paper world. The game is being developed by Polish developer Tomasz Ostafin If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Papetura.
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- 75%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability76% User Score 3,310 reviewsCritic Score 70%1 reviews
Morphopolis is a game about transformation and discovery. Inspired by Machinarium and The Tiny Bang Story, Morphopolis takes the player through a lucid and fantastical insect world in a hidden object adventure. Taking the role of an aphid grub, you embark on a parasitic crusade. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Morphopolis.
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- 77%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability85% User Score 672 reviewsCritic Score 66%6 reviews
Typoman is a two dimensional puzzle platformer distinguished by a unique game world. You slip into the role of the HERO struggling to make your way through a dark, surreal world. Despite your small stature you have a powerful gift: You can use letters to alter your environment! Be the HERO and set out on the journey to become whole and gain the powers you need to defeat the giant, evil demon that… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Typoman.
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- 96%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, replayability96% User Score 104 reviews
"What do rabbits eat at night?" Before The Night is a horror action adventure. Try to survive in a small and cute animal village! At night, animal friends turn into crazy monsters! Join the cute pet Lisa's journey! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Before The Night.
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- 88%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding88% User Score 392 reviews
Explore what is around every corner in hopes for answers to where you're going and why. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Greetings.
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- 77%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding77% User Score 81 reviewsCritic Score 80%1 reviews
Join us on Discord If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Photographs.
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- 93%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability93% User Score 948 reviews
Play as a farmer who struggles to manage a failing farm. You come to a point where there is no more hope, and you must do something. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Disturbed.
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- 64%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding64% User Score 294 reviewsCritic Score 65%2 reviews
A challenging puzzle platformer inspired by games like Limbo and Badland. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Toby: The Secret Mine.
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A simple puzzle game about exploring different perspectives and navigating through a perilous world. The protagonist's perspective might vary slightly from what the reality is - click on other people to see the world through their eyes, and work out how to get through each level. Collect all the mushrooms before heading to the portal to finished each level. Game is controlled through WASD + Mou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trust Your Eyes.
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A badly programmed clicker about bad programming! Can you crash the system?Spaghetti Code Farm is the journey of a young programmer trying to make their first clicker game. They quickly find out that keeping track of all the elements needed is not as easy as it seemed. As the game progresses, more and more elements are added, to the point where you're not too sure your computer will be able to han… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spaghetti Code Farm.
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6th entry in "The 20 Games Challenge". A poor implementation. I enjoyed developing the random level generation (all 255 levels are generated at the start of the game and can then be navigated), but I got bored with the old-school platformer gameplay, which, between tutorials and experiments, I’ve already done a dozen times or more. In the end, I gave up on designing the pixel art myself and used a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pitfall.
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Storm the towers in this inverse tower defence game! It's a tower ATTACK game! In this short puzzle game, you'll ready an army to brave the deadly traps and towers that stand before the King and his prize. Deploy wizards, rangers, knights and peasants as the King's royal guard. Use careful planning to guide the King safely to the castle at the end of each level. A short game, produced in 48 hours … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kingfort Escort.
- 47%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere80% User Score 10 reviews
Dive into the dark depths of an abandoned hospital in The Silence, a thrilling single-player horror game. Alone and abandoned, you awaken in a gloomy corridor, surrounded by crumbling walls and an oppressive feeling of isolation. But the silence is deceptive because you are never truly alone. A sinister presence stalks you, watching your every move from the shadows. In this intense but short ho… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Silence.
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Submission for the GMTK Game Jam 2024 A Game by matrix.Sprites & Sound by DosBros531. Overview: Each level contains two playable blocks, one block can scale horizontally and another one can scale vertically. You are the one who controls these two blocks. Can you guide them to the exit door? Controls: Shift - to select one of these two blocks. Left / Right Arrow Keys - to move the selecte… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tall & Stout.
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Build the Beats with FactoRHYTHM! In this game(submitted for the GMTK Game Jam 2024), you need to match the given rhythm by building a factory! Place down Noisemakers and connect them to Conveyors to create Instruments, and send them to the Speaker to create music! Instructions: Listen to the required rhythm by pressing the purple button. Place down the Noisemakers of the required instrument. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FactoRHYTHM.
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Just as you read in the title. THIS IS A WHOLE PUPPET CHAOS!!!! You are an unfortunate Jester whose magic trick went wrong and sent you to the world of puppets. These puppets are ANGRY... No... FURIOUS! MADDENED! PI**** OFF! Words can't describe how mad they are at you. Why, you ask? because you don't have strings, you are free and they are not. So they will try everything to kill you! You … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PUPPET PANIC!.
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A simple growing game where the aim is to reach as high as possible. Instructions- Use left and right to control the plant's direction.- Collect the blue ball to speed up, collect the axe to split- Space to restart, Esc to quit Thanks for checking out the game! This was made for the Pizza Jam in April 2023 (https://itch.io/jam/pizza-jam-pizza-prize-) over 5 days. Theme: A Certain Tree's Journey. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reach.
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Woeful Love is a Puzzle/Horror game made in about a week and a half by a group of 4 students from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Developers: Dylan Oelke - Programmer/DesignerAdam Weber - Programmer/Designer/ArtistJacob Sefranek - ArtistLance Pearson - Programmer/Designer/Artist Story Long ago, a man by the name of Nathan found the love of his life, Claire. The couple built their own hou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Woeful Love.
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A hole opens in the side of your prison - it's time for you to escape. You've been in the dark for so long that the light only sees fit to hurt you now. Use the darkness to your advantage; end the light. Made for the JamDNA #13 within 96 hours Controls: Left click to bounce the character towards your mouse cursor.(SPOILER) hold down right mouse button to slow down time.The escape key can be press… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Journey to the end of Light.
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Snap Pals! My submission for the 1st Lost Relic Games Game Jam (Theme: Connection)! Play as Blue and Pink and work together to defend yourself from the incoming horde of squares! Version 1.1.0 released! Light yellow squares will now appear, which can swoop down towards the ground. Be wary of putting Pink on top for too long...Variable jump height: each player now jumps depending on how long they h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Snap Pals.
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Description You wake up and find yourself trapped in a room inside a ruined structure. The ceiling is closing, and you have no way to climb out. You're a slime after all, how can you climb. Once the ceiling has closed in, it will fall, squishing you like it has done to so may before. You're only hope is to find some way to stop the ceiling from completely closing in on you. Are you only goin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echo.
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