Distant Dials: A Sci-Fi MUSH of Dialogue and Discovery

9/10/2026, 11:20:17 PM

Release date: 7/1/2021

Tags: #casual #interactive-fiction #mmorpg #time-management #choose-your-own-adventure #abstract #text-based #colorful

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¥ 120 (JPY)

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$0.99 (USD)

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Key highlight

Distant Dials is a sci-fi MUSH set in 2875 where players engage in turn-based and group dialogues to understand humanity's state, featuring auto-created characters and collaborative storytelling.

Who this is for

Recommended for those seeking a unique experience in a sci-fi setting, weaving narratives through dialogue with other players and AI. Players interested in text-based interaction and collaborative world-building will find themselves deeply immersed.

Details

Overview

Distant Dials invites players into a unique science-fiction experience, functioning as a multiplayer MUSH (Multi-User Shared Hallucination). Set in the year 2875, this game centers on dialogues, both with other players and AI, to unravel the current state of humanity. Players will collaborate to understand the past that led to their present circumstances, potentially engaging in discussions with up to nine other individuals.

Highlights

The game is a multiplayer MUSH set in the year 2875, focusing on dialogue-driven gameplay.
Features include auto-creation of player characters with customizable portraits, sex, and home planets.
Gameplay offers one hour of turn-based dialogue and unlimited group discussions, blending structured interaction with freeform conversation.

Who It's For

This title is ideal for players who enjoy interactive fiction, text-based adventures, and collaborative storytelling. Those interested in exploring complex narratives through conversation and engaging in a unique MMORPG-like social experience will find Distant Dials compelling. It's also suitable for families, given its 'Family Sharing' compatibility and a required age of 0.

Game Info

Distant Dials was released on July 1, 2021, and is developed and published by Nomys_Tempar and Nylnook. It supports English and French languages. The game is a paid title and is categorized as Casual, Interactive Fiction, MMORPG, Time Management, Choose Your Own Adventure, and Abstract. Its gameplay emphasizes dialogue and collaborative world-building, allowing players to shape the narrative through their interactions.