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I Did Not Buy This Ticket

Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One • 2023

Should you play it?

Weep for the dead! In this short psychological horror story, play as a professional mourner travelling between funerals. Ride a nightmarish bus whose destination depends on how you choose to face your traumas.

What works
  • Unique surreal art style
  • Deep psychological narrative
  • Multiple endings and replayability
  • Immersive sound design
  • Thought-provoking themes
Things to keep in mind
  • Short playtime
  • Some story branches feel shallow
  • Sound mixing issues reported
  • Limited gameplay mechanics
  • Lack of clear guidance on choices impact

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I Did Not Buy This Ticket: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation, Strategy, Competence.

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