Jelly: A love story

About

Jelly: A Love Story by Chandler Groover is a text-based adventure that twists romance and dread into a haunting narrative. Set in the isolated town of Lonely Valley, players navigate a relationship fraught with tension through a series of choices that shape the story. The game uses a nonlinear structure where each decision branches into new scenarios, blending personal intimacy with unsettling themes. Sparse visuals let the writing carry the weight, focusing on dialogue and environmental details to build atmosphere. This entry in the 2020 Spring Thing Festival earned four awards including Best in Show and Most Original, praised for its clever use of Twine’s format to create disorienting, recursive storytelling. With no traditional combat or puzzles, its strength lies in emotional stakes and narrative experimentation. Players who enjoy interactive fiction with a focus on mood and branching paths might find its 45-minute runtime lingers longer than expected.

Storyline

Young love in the Lonely Valley.