Get ready, sci-fi fans! The much-anticipated visual novel, Alcyone: The Last City, developed by the Australian indie creator Joshua Meadows, is set to launch on April 2nd, 2025, at 6 AM PST. After years of development, fueled initially by a successful Kickstarter campaign back in 2017, this game will finally be available for players on Windows, macOS, Linux/SteamOS via Steam, as well as on Android and iOS devices.
What Do You Do When Everything Else Is Gone?
Alcyone: The Last City delves deep into themes of survival, power, and consequential decision-making. This expansive interactive novel promises a personalized experience where your choices shape the narrative, influencing your journey and the multiple possible endings.
Set in the universe's last surviving city, the game unfolds in the aftermath of the Nihility, a catastrophic event that annihilated everything in its path. Alcyone, or simply "the City," stands as the sole bastion against the void, governed by the Six Ruling Houses for centuries. Here, life continues under strict control, and death isn't always the end. Dive into the world of Alcyone: The Last City 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 new start and downloaded memories. Your role in the city can range from upholding the existing system, dismantling it, to manipulating it for personal gain. The game is steeped in political intrigue, betrayal, and survival, challenging you at every turn.
With a vast narrative exceeding 250,000 words, your choices unlock or block different pathways, culminating in one of seven distinct endings. The game offers five romance options, including paths for those who prefer aromantic narratives, and features a robust RPG-inspired character system that allows you to craft a persona that mirrors your decisions.
If you're drawn to immersive storytelling similar to Fallen London or Killing Time at Lightspeed, or if you enjoy sci-fi epics like Revelation Space and Pandora’s Star, Alcyone: The Last City is a must-play. While you wait for its release, explore more on its Kickstarter page or official website.
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