Get ready for an immersive experience with the highly anticipated sci-fi visual novel, Alcyone: The Last City, developed by Australian indie creator Joshua Meadows. Mark your calendars because the game is set to launch on April 2nd, 2025, at 6 AM PST. After years of development, initially kickstarted in 2017, this game is finally ready to hit the market. Upon release, Alcyone: The Last City will be available as a one-time purchase across multiple platforms including Windows, macOS, Linux/SteamOS via Steam, and on both Android and iOS devices.
What Do You Do When Everything Else Is Gone?
Alcyone: The Last City invites players into a world where survival, power, and impactful decision-making are at the core of the experience. This expansive interactive novel boasts a dynamic narrative where your choices dictate your journey and the myriad of possible endings.
Set in the universe's last bastion, known simply as the City, the story unfolds in Alcyone, the only place to have survived the catastrophic Nihility—a phenomenon that obliterated everything at the speed of light. For centuries, life under the governance of the Six Ruling Houses has continued, albeit differently from what we know. Here, death is not always final. Get a sneak peek into this gripping visual novel below.
What Do You Play As in Alcyone: The Last City, the Visual Novel?
In Alcyone: The Last City, you embody a rebirth—a new entity with memories downloaded into your consciousness. Your journey involves navigating the complex web of political intrigue, betrayal, and survival. You have the power to align with the existing system, dismantle it, or manipulate it to suit your needs.
With over 250,000 words of narrative, your decisions will unlock or block paths, leading to one of seven distinct core endings. The game features five romance options, including paths for those who prefer an aromantic route, and a robust RPG-inspired character system that allows you to craft a persona reflective of your choices.
If you're a fan of narrative-driven games like Fallen London or Killing Time at Lightspeed, or enjoy sci-fi narratives such as Revelation Space and Pandora’s Star, Alcyone: The Last City is poised to captivate you. Stay tuned for its release, and in the meantime, explore more on its Kickstarter page or official website.
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