Tag: iOS

Ill-thought Hidden

Posted on February 6, 2017February 3, 2019 by PatientRock

I explore the OUTTHINK HIDDEN augmented reality, location-based app built to promote the HIDDEN FIGURES movie.

Turning any page

Posted on January 8, 2017January 8, 2017 by PatientRock

I recently finished a book, ARCADIA, by Iain Pears which turned out to be astonishingly good. A bit about it and the accompanying interactive fiction app.

I’m keeping a list

Posted on December 17, 2016December 18, 2016 by PatientRock

I’m supremely jealous of BLACKBOX, a puzzle game on iOS. It uses every sensor in your phone to maximum effect for some ingenious puzzles. I wish I had thought of it first.

Don’t pick up the phone

Posted on October 21, 2016October 21, 2016 by PatientRock

I dove into the Mr. Robot TV show after learning that an app, a work of interactive fiction, was being released as a promotion for the show. I downloaded Mr. Robot:1.51exfiltrati0n.ipa to my phone and got to hacking.

Fermented Fun

Posted on August 18, 2016September 12, 2016 by PatientRock

Like pickles? Have I got a dystopian society for you! I review PICKLE INDEX, another piece of interactive fiction from Sudden Oak.

Zombies Detected

Posted on July 29, 2016February 3, 2019 by PatientRock

I’m on my early morning run and my right knee whines as I look ahead at a rising hill. I am full of regret. My dinner last night really should have been more than beer, popcorn, and ice cream. “Zombies detected,” a robotic voice intones.

I’m worried about my astronaut friend

Posted on July 18, 2015September 12, 2016 by PatientRock

LIFELINE is an innovative game for iOS & Android that’s told in real time. College kid crash lands on a strange moon and takes your advice for some reason.