Synopsis
A meeting with the local Don goes haywire, forcing you into a car chase to save your... well, Goncharov's life. As you fight goons and henchmen with your trusted partner, Andrej, nothing end up according to your well-crafted plan.
Warnings
This game includes (sudden) loud sounds. Other content warnings include: unreality, mafia, car wreck, guns, violence, injuries, mention of blood, mention of death.
About...
Goncharov Escapes! is a short car-chase interactive game created for the One-Button Jam and the Goncharov Jam. By using Quick-Time-Events, the game circumvent the one-button constraint to give players influence in the story - either clicking the button or wait for the timer to run out. A fairly unusual core mechanic for an IF game.
The game was set in the fictional universe of Goncharov, a fake Martin Scorcese movie from the 70s, following the meme blowing up on Tumblr during November 2022. The game aims to subvert players' expectations through its perspective switches.
During Summer 2023, Goncharov Escapes! was remastered to include a French translation and sound design.
The game can be played on touchscreen, with a mouse, or with a keyboard.
Awards
IFDB Awards
- Outstanding Short Game: Nominated
- Outstanding Twine Game: Nominated
Reviews
Being this short and not needing anything to be added to it is just proof of the writer's skills. I highly reccomend to everyone to give this game a try.
- Heli N.
I was shocked to learn this was just a [SPOILER]. The tension was thick in the beginning but I guess that's the testament to the actors acting skills.
- midwane
Great idea! Having some kind of QTE in a textuel interactive fiction is not a common sight. And I love the fact that it can really send to different paths.
- Feldo