Get ready for an immersive journey into the future with Alcyone: The Last City, the eagerly anticipated sci-fi visual novel from Australian indie developer Joshua Meadows. Mark your calendars for April 2nd, 2025, at 6 AM PST, as this long-awaited game finally hits the shelves. Initially kickstarted through a successful Kickstarter campaign in 2017, Alcyone: The Last City has been meticulously crafted over the years and is now ready to launch across multiple platforms. You'll be able to dive into this captivating universe on Windows, macOS, Linux/SteamOS via Steam, and on Android and iOS devices with a single purchase.
What Do You Do When Everything Else Is Gone?
Alcyone: The Last City is not just a game; it's a profound exploration of survival, power, and the weight of choices. This expansive interactive novel lets your decisions shape the narrative, altering paths and determining one of the many possible endings. Set in the last remaining city in the universe, the story unfolds in Alcyone, the sole survivor of the catastrophic event known as the Nihility, which obliterated everything in its path at the speed of light. Within the protective walls of the City, life persists under the governance of the Six Ruling Houses, maintaining a semblance of order in a world where death is not always final. Get a sneak peek into this intriguing world with the trailer below.
What Do You Play As in Alcyone: The Last City, the Visual Novel?
In Alcyone: The Last City, you step into the shoes of a rebirth, a character with a fresh start but equipped with downloaded memories. Your journey involves navigating the complex web of political intrigue, betrayal, and survival. You have the freedom to align with the existing system, dismantle it, or manipulate it to serve your own ends. With a staggering 250,000 words of branching narrative, your choices will unlock or block various paths, leading to one of seven distinct core endings. The game also offers five romance options, including pathways for those who prefer an aromantic journey, and a deep RPG-inspired character system that allows you to craft a persona that mirrors your decisions.
If you're a fan of immersive narrative games like Fallen London or Killing Time at Lightspeed, or if you enjoy sci-fi epics such as Revelation Space and Pandora’s Star, Alcyone: The Last City is poised to captivate you. While you await its release, you can explore more on its Kickstarter page or official website.
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