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Self-Insert
and create a new story from the foundation of an old favorite. This game is played alone: all you need to enjoy it is a story you love and, optionally, a way to record what you create. What would you do if you found yourself as a character in your favorite story? Play along with your favorite book, show, movie, podcast, etc.
Price:
$0.00
Rating:
4.30 (from 3 reviews)
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