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

Alcyone: The Last City, a captivating new game, 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 and has now come to fruition after years of dedicated development and expansion.

What’s the Story?

Alcyone: The Last City plunges you into a bleak, dystopian future where the city stands as the final bastion after the universe has crumbled. Every choice you make in this narrative-driven game profoundly influences the story, with no option to undo decisions—just consequences and the journey of living with them.

You take on the role of a 'rebirth,' a character who has died and been resurrected in a cloned body with restored memories. You can choose to be from the ruling elite or a commoner struggling to survive. The city is a harsh place, governed by six Ruling Houses that enforce a strict class system. The affluent enjoy lavish lives while the less fortunate struggle for basic necessities, making the city a powder keg ready to ignite at any moment.

The backdrop of this dystopia is rooted in catastrophic experiments with hyperspace and faster-than-light travel, which ultimately led to the downfall of humanity. Now, Alcyone: The Last City is the only remnant, teetering on the brink of collapse.

What Does Alcyone: The Last City Look Like?

Visually, Alcyone: The Last City boasts stunning hand-drawn digital art that complements its gritty, shattered world. The game's narrative is highly adaptive, with nearly 250,000 words of storytelling that evolve based on your decisions. You can get a feel for the game's atmosphere by watching the trailer below.

One of the standout features of Alcyone: The Last City is its commitment to accessibility and inclusivity. The developers have incorporated high-contrast, color-blindness-aware palettes, labeled art elements, dyslexic-friendly fonts, and full compatibility with screen reader systems like VoiceOver.

The game offers seven core endings and five different romance options, including pathways for those who identify as aromantic. It's also cross-platform, meaning a single purchase grants access across all supported devices. For more information, be sure to visit the official website of the game.

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