Indie · 2016
The Daring Mermaid Expedition
Dive into *The Daring Mermaid Expedition*, a 71,000-word text-based adventure by Andrea Phillips, author of *The Daring Adventures of Lucy Smokeheart*. Set in pirate-infested waters, players take on the role of an aspiring researcher aiming to prove mermaid existence to the Royal German Marinological Society. Choices shape the story, with three playable characters: a vengeful mermaid-hater, a detached scientist, or a dreamy idealist. The game blends humor, strategy, and moral dilemmas, offering ten unique endings and stats tracking academic rigor, credibility, and survival. Players navigate treacherous social dynamics, balancing charm, wit, or awkwardness to secure patronage or face academic ruin. With 100% gender-neutral design and over 100 achievements—though their exact number remains mysterious—this experience prioritizes creativity over realism. Embrace the chaos of a world where logic takes a backseat to imagination. Whether you’re charting underwater realms or clashing with carnivorous fish-.