The highly anticipated game, Alcyone: The Last City, is now available on Android, Windows, macOS, Linux/SteamOS, and iOS. Developed and published by Joshua Meadows, this project began as a Kickstarter campaign in May 2017. After years of dedication and development, players can finally dive into this immersive experience.
What’s the Story?
In Alcyone: The Last City, you find yourself in a bleak, dystopian future where the city is the last refuge after the collapse of the universe. Your choices directly influence the narrative, with every decision carrying weight and consequences. There are no do-overs; you must live with the outcomes of your actions.
You play as a 'rebirth,' a character who has died and been revived in a cloned body with retained memories. You have the option to align with the ruling elite or struggle as part of the underclass.
The City is governed by six Ruling Houses that enforce a rigid class system, where the wealthy thrive and the poor fight for survival. This volatile environment is always on the brink of chaos.
The dystopian setting stems from failed experiments with hyperspace and faster-than-light travel, which led to catastrophic results. Now, Alcyone: The Last City is humanity's last stand, teetering on the edge of oblivion.
What Does Alcyone: The Last City Look Like?
Visually, Alcyone: The Last City boasts sharp graphics and stunning hand-drawn digital art that perfectly captures the game's gritty and shattered atmosphere. The narrative is highly adaptive, offering nearly 250,000 words of dynamic storytelling based on your choices.
The developers have also prioritized accessibility and inclusivity. The game features high-contrast and color-blindness-aware palettes, clearly labeled art elements, dyslexic-friendly fonts, and full compatibility with screen reader systems like VoiceOver.
There are seven core endings and five different romance options, including pathways for those who prefer an aromantic experience. The game supports cross-platform play with a single purchase, ensuring you can enjoy it on any of your devices without additional cost. For more information, visit the official website of the game.
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