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Poems & Codes

Explore the wonderful world of poetry through deceptively simple cryptograms. 10% of every purchase benefits Project Gutenberg, an online library of over 60,000 free ebooks.

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Very Positive (60) - 96% of the 60 user reviews for this game are positive.

Release Date:

Oct 17, 2023

Developer:

Hero Game Co LLC

Publisher:

Hero Game Co LLC

	Interface	Full Audio	Subtitles
English	✔

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Reviews

“These puzzles are relaxing, challenging, and inspiring...I recommend you check it out – even if you aren’t a fan of poetry, as it’s won me over.”
Vulgar Knight

“Poems & Codes is an absolute must for those of you who love the written word and enjoy a good puzzle to boot.”
8/10 – That VideoGame Blog

“Be in the moment, savour the deliciousness of each puzzle, and relish the substantial mental returns.”
8/10 – Pfangirl

About This Game

In support of Project Gutenberg, a volunteer effort to digitize, archive, and distribute works of literature

Decode a vast and varied collection of curated poetry, where each poem is encrypted using one of the world's oldest codes: the substitution cipher
Decrypt over 400 excerpts as you explore classic poetic themes ranging from the bliss of love to the depths of despair
Like what you decoded? Read the entire poem in-game or download each poet's anthology online for free, direct links included!
Share the joy of poetry--10% of every sale is donated to Project Gutenberg, an online library of over 60,000 free ebooks
Play at your own pace with four difficulty settings to choose from
Relax with a soothing, contemplative soundtrack
Choose between night or sunlight mode with optional enlarged cipher text

"Poetry is a deal of joy and pain and wonder, with a dash of the dictionary." - Khalil Gibran

Content note: This game features classic works of poetry and brief biographies of poets. Certain biographies and poems contain non-graphic references to violence, drugs, sex, and suicide.