Ron Baxley Jr., accomplished author and proud Corgi Papa, has added game writer to his creative repertoire with the addition of his storytelling game, NE by NW OZ. The author of OZ Diggs Himself Out (YBR Publishing) and other books is offering the chance to readers and game-lovers the choice to become a good witch or a bad witch (or good wizard or bad wizard) in the most unexpected way possible.
In this game, the reader/player begins as a resident in the Quadling Country. There is word that the Winkie and Munchkin Countries have open vacancies for new witches, specifically, Witches of the Northwest and the Northeast (and maybe even wizards in a different twist). The player’s aim is to make choices that will steer them in one compass direction or the other and then decide whether to become good or wicked (or some percentage of the two).
Not only does this story stand out because of the “Choose Your Own Adventure” style of telling, but Baxley adds a unique spin to the land of Oz by transforming Wizard of Oz into a crossover with Alfred Hitchcock’s films. As the reader/player progresses, they come across familiar Oz characters and references to Hitchcock films. The name of the game itself is a reference to the classic film, "North by Northwest"; and as you play, you may encounter references to "The Birds", "Psycho", and "Vertigo" to name a few. I had the pleasure of playing the game myself, and in the progress of becoming the new Good Witch of the Northwest, I met the Tin Woodman, stumbled upon a Bates-esque Motel, and conquered a very “psycho” villain. But before you scream out “SPOILER ALERT!”, fear not because the path you choose may be entirely different depending on your choices. Baxley has written enough choices for you to select that you can play over and over again and not play the same game twice.
NE By NW OZ is an engaging game with a great story that doesn’t always tell the same way twice in a row. How many books can say that? It is available as an app on Google Play and on the Hosted Games section of the Choice of Games web-site.
Click on this link to get the game:
https://www.choiceofgames.com/user-contributed/ne-by-nw-oz/
Thank you for taking the time to review my game. NE by NW OZ. It was the first time I used that programming language and the first game I made with it. I was not able to devote the time to the writing that I would have liked because the programming and choices took some time. However, I think it was a good first effort. The writing does not match that of my novels as far as quality. However, I think that is to be expected. The plot and characters are fairly interesting, though, as is the novelty of being able to have multiple stories with them, etc. Thanks again for everything.
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