"Alcyone: The Last City - Dystopian Sci-Fi Visual Novel Released"

The highly anticipated game, Alcyone: The Last City, is now available on Android, Windows, macOS, Linux/SteamOS, and iOS. Spearheaded by developer and publisher Joshua Meadows, this project originated from a Kickstarter campaign launched in May 2017. After years of meticulous development and expansion, players can finally dive into the dystopian universe of Alcyone.

What's the Story?

Alcyone: The Last City is set in a bleak, dystopian future where the remnants of humanity cling to survival within The City—the last bastion after the universe unraveled. The game's narrative is deeply shaped by your choices, where each decision carries weighty consequences without the option to reset or undo. You embody a 'rebirth,' a character who has experienced death and been resurrected in a cloned body with preserved memories. You have the freedom to choose your origin—either from the ruling elite or as a struggling commoner.

The City is a harsh environment, governed by six Ruling Houses that enforce a rigid class system. The affluent enjoy luxuries, while the less fortunate battle for basic necessities, creating a society teetering on the brink of chaos. This dystopia is the result of catastrophic experiments in hyperspace and faster-than-light travel, leaving Alcyone: The Last City as humanity's final refuge.

What Does Alcyone: The Last City Look Like?

Visually, Alcyone: The Last City stands out with its crisp, hand-drawn digital art that complements the game's gritty, shattered world. The narrative is responsive to player choices, boasting nearly 250,000 words of immersive storytelling. You can get a taste of the game's atmosphere in the trailer below.

One of the standout features is the game's commitment to accessibility and inclusivity. It offers high-contrast and color-blindness-aware palettes, labeled art elements, dyslexic-friendly fonts, and full compatibility with screen reader systems like VoiceOver. Additionally, the game provides seven core endings and five romance options, including aromantic pathways, ensuring a diverse player experience. Alcyone: The Last City is cross-platform, meaning a single purchase grants access across all supported devices. For more details, visit the game's official website.

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