SuperSalo - unlicensed 1975 film license text adventure game

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I was unsure whether to share this thing that I’ve created, but since no one freaked out previously, I’ll assume it’s safe :slight_smile:

The game is a text adventure in an early 90’s PC style, despite the “Super”. It’s based on the film Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom (1975), a highly controversial film that touches on a lot of pretty horrific themes.

My game version captures many scenes from the film, but takes a more light-hearted approach. It does however contain lo-res death, blood, nudity and worse, so be warned.

I’ve been working on it since mid-2025, and at this point I really just want to finish it. It’s feature- and content complete, though I would like to cut some dialogue and introduce a few more quests.

I’m more than open to feedback, and would be honored if anyone wants to give it a spin :slight_smile:

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All told, the game has about:

  • 29 NPCs, each with a half-decent dialogue tree

  • 12 somewhat interactive cutscenes that mirror the events of the film (the cutscene visuals are taken from the film and treated somewhat)

  • 3 major endings - escape from the mansion, joining the fascists, and death at day 120

  • ~50 AI-illustrated areas to visit

  • A 10-track soundtrack composed for solo piano in the style of the film

  • ~50 AI-illustrated items, some important, some not

  • Some number of quests that’s not quick to count, but certainly exceeds the number of characters. From gentle romances to stuff I won’t describe here

It’s also riddled with things that could be improved, but at this point I just want it to be completable, enjoyable, and out the door :slight_smile:

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Is this a duplicate of this topic?

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No, that was more of a test to see people’s response to the bad stuff in the game. This is a release of sorts, with a playable beta.

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You could have just added a link to the game’s website in the first thread. Especially since people were asking about it there. Then again, maybe it doesn’t matter.

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I can’t delete the topic, so I’ve now flagged it for deletion :slight_smile:

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The online build has been updated. This update includes:

  • Save and load functionality!
  • Expanded help menu - type “help” for commands and game rules
  • Simple tracking of escape quest goals
  • Visited dialogue options are now greyed out
  • Tab hotkey for menu
  • Numerous bug fixes, mostly aesthetic, all unwanted
  • Rebalanced time cost of actions

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I found that face really funny.

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With this small update, the game is officially version 1.0!

Unless a game-breaking bug surfaces, I’ll consider this one done. I’ve already got the design for my next project :slight_smile:

In this update:

  • Bug fixes concerning save / load, and finishing the “good” ending on the side of the fascists.
  • Input caret now jumps to input field after closing menu
  • Cutscene music is now specific to each cutscene (it was based on which story act before)
  • A few items have been given spoof uses / responses to commands
  • A few dialogue branches have been trimmed or removed
  • Help menu (by typing “help”) has been added to
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