Alcyone: The Last City has finally arrived on Android, Windows, macOS, Linux/SteamOS, and iOS, marking a significant milestone after its Kickstarter campaign launched by Joshua Meadows back in May 2017. After years of development and refinement, this eagerly awaited game is now available to players across multiple platforms.
What’s the Story?
Set in a grim, dystopian future, Alcyone: The Last City is the sole remnant of a universe that has crumbled. The narrative of this game is deeply influenced by your choices, where every decision you make has lasting consequences without the option to undo or reset. You embody a 'rebirth,' a character who has experienced death and been resurrected in a cloned body, retaining their memories. Players can choose to be a member of the ruling elite or someone struggling to survive at the bottom of society.
The City is governed by six Ruling Houses that enforce a rigid class system, with the wealthy enjoying lavish lifestyles while the poor fight for survival. This tension makes The City a powder keg, always on the brink of chaos. The backdrop to this dystopia is a series of catastrophic experiments with hyperspace and faster-than-light travel that led to the downfall of humanity. Now, Alcyone: The Last City clings to existence, a testament to human resilience and folly.
What Does Alcyone: The Last City Look Like?
Visually, Alcyone: The Last City boasts crisp, hand-drawn digital art that complements its dark and fragmented world. The storytelling is rich, with nearly 250,000 words that evolve based on the player's choices. Below, you can get a glimpse of the game through its trailer.
One of the standout features of the game 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, ensuring a broad range of players can enjoy the experience.
The game offers seven core endings and five different romance options, including pathways for those identifying 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 Alcyone: The Last City.
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