Interactive Fiction
THERE SWINGS A SKULL
The full versión of *THERE SWINGS A SKULL* is now available, crafted by Quinn K. and Conor Walsh (BanzaiBonsai) for the Summer of Shivers 2021 jam. Inspired by the haunting atmosphere of Pareildas, the game blends RPG Maker 2003’s classic tools with evocative storytelling. Players navigate a world where a gallows looms over every house, its eerie presence echoing through distorted speakers. The narrative explores themes of hope and despair, contrasting imagined escape with the relentless monotony of daily life. When the gallows fall silent, the desert wind whispers through empty streets, leaving room for fleeting daydreams of freedom—a train heading toward an ocean, a distant horizon. Yet, comfort remains elusive, drowned by the unchanging rhythm of oppression. Featuring dialogue by Conor Walsh, immersive sound design by Leaf Let, and visuals by Quinn K., the game captures the essence of a Public Service Announcement, warning against false promises. Its.