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To Be or Not To Be

2015

Should you play it?

Guide Hamlet, Ophelia and Hamlet Sr. to hundreds of hilarious deaths in Ryan North's chooseable-path edition of Shakespeare's Hamlet!

What works

  • Clever and humorous writing
  • High replayability with many endings
  • Strong narrative immersion
  • Engaging parody of hamlet
  • Well-executed choose-your-own-adventure format

Things to keep in mind

  • Limited gameplay mechanics
  • Some repetition in text
  • Checkpoint system can be inconvenient
  • Narration synchronization issues
  • Price may be high for some players

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Last update: 17/09/2026