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

Alcyone: The Last City has now made its debut on Android, Windows, macOS, Linux/SteamOS, and iOS, marking a significant milestone after its Kickstarter inception in May 2017. Developed and published by Joshua Meadows, this game has evolved from a crowd-funded concept into a fully realized dystopian adventure.

What’s the Story?

Dive into a hauntingly bleak future where Alcyone: The Last City stands as the final bastion of civilization in a shattered universe. In this narrative-driven game, every choice you make molds the story, with no room for do-overs. Just pure, impactful decision-making where you must live with the consequences.

You embody a 'rebirth,' someone who has died and been resurrected in a cloned body with retained memories. You can opt to be part of the ruling elite or struggle as one of the underprivileged. The City is a powder keg, ruled by six oppressive Houses enforcing a rigid class system. Here, the wealthy revel in luxury while the poor scramble for survival.

The backstory reveals a cataclysmic event triggered by failed experiments in hyperspace and faster-than-light travel, leaving Alcyone: The Last City as humanity's last hope, teetering on the brink of collapse.

What Does Alcyone: The Last City Look Like?

The game boasts striking visuals with meticulously crafted hand-drawn digital art that perfectly complements its gritty, dystopian setting. With a dynamic narrative that evolves based on your choices, Alcyone: The Last City offers an expansive storyline of nearly 250,000 words. Get a sneak peek at the game in the trailer below.

A commendable aspect of Alcyone: The Last City is its commitment to accessibility and inclusivity. The developers have implemented high-contrast color-blindness-friendly palettes, clearly labeled art elements, dyslexia-friendly fonts, and full compatibility with screen reader systems like VoiceOver.

The game features seven distinct endings and offers five romance options, including paths for those identifying as aromantic. It's designed to be cross-platform, requiring only a single purchase for access across all supported devices. For more details, visit the official website of the game.

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