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The Novelist

$4.99
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Metacritic:
66
Developer:
Orthogonal Games
Publisher:
Orthogonal Games
Platforms:
Windows Mac Linux
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About This Game

The Novelist asks one central question: can you achieve your dreams without pushing away the people you love? The game focuses on Dan Kaplan, a novelist struggling to write the most important book of his career while trying to be the best husband and father he can be. The Kaplans have come to a remote coastal home for the summer, unaware that they’re sharing the house with a mysterious ghostly presence: you.

Read the family’s thoughts. Explore their memories. Uncover their desires and intervene in their lives. But stay out of sight; you can’t help the Kaplans if they know there’s a ghost in the house. It’s up to you to decide how Dan’s career and family life will evolve, but choose carefully; there are no easy answers, and every choice has a cost.

Dan’s relationships – to his work, his wife, and his son – react and shift in response to your choices. With a different sequence of events in every playthrough, The Novelist gives life to a unique experience each time you play.

The decisions you make will define the Kaplans’ lives, but they may also tell you something about yourself.

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User Reviews

Overwhelmingly Positive
2 user reviews
100%
Positive
9 hrs at review
Recommended

This game has an excellent story!!!!

System Requirements

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS *: Windows XP SP2 or higher
  • Processor: 1.8 GHz
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 256 MB VRAM video card
  • Storage: 800 MB available space

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7
  • Processor: 2 GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 512 MB VRAM video card

FAQ

How much does The Novelist cost?

The Novelist costs $4.99.

What are the system requirements for The Novelist?

Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Windows XP SP2 or higher Processor: 1.8 GHz Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: 256 MB VRAM video card Storage: 800 MB available space Recommended: Recommended: OS *: Windows 7 Processor: 2 GHz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: 512 MB VRAM video card

What platforms is The Novelist available on?

The Novelist is available on Windows PC, macOS, Linux.

Is The Novelist worth buying?

The Novelist has 100% positive reviews from 2 players. Metacritic score: 66/100.

When was The Novelist released?

The Novelist was released on Dec 10, 2013.

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