“I doesn’t exist”: A New Dimension in Horror Gaming

Written by AG Staff — October 4, 2023 at 13:00

Prepare to explore the depths of existential horror in the upcoming text adventure game, I doesn’t exist. This unique release from indie horror publisher DreadXP and developer LUAL Games delves into themes of control, isolation, and mental health. The game has been announced to release on October 5, 2023, and it promises to challenge our understanding of what it means to be “human”.

In I doesn’t exist, players find themselves in an unfamiliar forest filled with surreal scenery and peculiar characters like talking mushrooms. As the players guide their in-game avatar and grapple with enigmatic puzzles (and the meaning of their own existence), the seemingly harmless forest begins to reveal a darker reality. The game draws inspiration from narrative-focused titles like The Beginner's Guide, Stories Untold, Buddy Simulator, and Zork, making it a love letter to the origins of narrative gaming. Watch the release date trailer here:

I doesn’t exist stands out with its unique blend of 2D and 3D perspectives through optical illusion, offering players a trippy, dreamlike experience. The game’s hypnotic visuals and text-based narrative design, bolstered by modern "Natural Language Processing" technology, allows players to respond creatively to in-game prompts, veering away from the need to adhere strictly to specific terms. This makes for an uncannily intuitive gameplay experience that’s accessible to both newcomers and text-adventure veterans alike.

I doesn’t exist is available on Steam and itch.io for Windows PC, Mac, and Linux on October 5, 2023. Players can download the demo now and wishlist the full game on Steam. As a final note from the publisher and developer, all in-game text in I doesn’t exist is human-made, ensuring an authentic narrative experience.