The Daring Mermaid Expedition (2016)

Take a scientifically inaccurate romp in pirate-infested waters! Will you prove to the Royal German Marinological Society that mermaids really exist?

The Daring Mermaid Expedition is a text-based interactive novel that allows players to become an up-and-coming researcher who is tasked with proving the existence of mermaids. With a patron from the Royal German Marinological Society, you’ll navigate pirate attacks and dubious academics to reach Broken Shell Island, the mythical mermaid kingdom. The game offers players the opportunity to play as a vengeful mermaid-hater, dispassionate scientist, or soft-hearted daydreamer. With 10 distinct endings to discover, players’ choices control the outcome of the story, which depends on their academic rigor, credibility, and blood loss. The game is 100% gender-neutral, allowing players to play whatever gender and sexuality they choose, and dozens of achievements are available for players to unlock. Additionally, players can navigate tricky interpersonal situations with wit, charm, or awkwardness, and they can even try to seduce their patron. However, the game is also scientifically and historically inaccurate, offering players a fantastical experience in pirate-infested waters.