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To Be or Not to Be

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2022

Should you play it?

This is a text adventure game that combines the gameplay of desktop pets and mini-games. You can advance the plot by clicking on the dialogue, or play mini-games to accumulate values to trigger new plots, and you can also cultivate your favorite characters by hanging up.

What works

  • Clever and humorous writing
  • High replayability with many endings
  • Strong narrative immersion
  • Engaging parody of hamlet
  • Well-executed choose-your-own-adventure format

Things to keep in mind

  • Limited gameplay mechanics
  • Some repetition in text
  • Checkpoint system can be inconvenient
  • Narration synchronization issues
  • Price may be high for some players

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Last update: 06/10/2026