An interactive fiction project written by Mirlinda Sinanaj, using Inform 7.
This project was created as part of the course "Interactive Fiction" taught by Isaac Pante (SLI, Letters, UNIL).
Escape from the Systemic Illusion invites the player to explore a symbolic world built upon illusions, social expectations, and hidden truths.
Through exploration, puzzles, and emotional choices, the player must navigate her way towards autonomy and freedom.
The player must learn to question appearances, resist manipulation, and embrace her own understanding to achieve true liberation.
You can play the game directly in your browser on itch.io — no installation required.
Play Escape from the Systemic Illusion on itch.io
If you prefer to download the source or play using an interpreter, you can also:
After downloading:
- Extract the archive if necessary.
- Play using a Z-machine interpreter like:
- Or drag and drop the
.z8file into iplayif.com to play instantly!
If you want to view or modify the source files of this fiction:
- Download Inform 7
- Open the
.informproject folder in this repository - Compile the code or make your own changes
The complete Inform 7 documentation is available here.
The game does not use a graphical interface but relies on immersive text descriptions, interpretative choices, and free navigation through over 50 narrative locations.
Some notable features include:
- A dynamic emotional system that changes the narration
- Reactive NPCs who offer clues based on the items you carry
- Poetic riddles requiring logic, reflection, and memory
- The source code is written in natural language using Inform 7
- The project explores social, psychological, and philosophical themes
- The game follows a structured format with six narrative sections
- The structure is designed to be expandable with new rooms and events