Alcyone: The Last City Is an Upcoming Sci-Fi Visual Novel with Multiple Endings

Mark your calendars, sci-fi enthusiasts! The highly anticipated visual novel, Alcyone: The Last City, crafted by Australian indie developer Joshua Meadows, is set to launch on April 2nd, 2025, at 6 AM PST. After years of meticulous development following a successful Kickstarter campaign in 2017, this game will finally be accessible across multiple platforms. Whether you're on Windows, macOS, Linux/SteamOS via Steam, or prefer mobile gaming on Android and iOS, you can dive into this immersive universe with a single purchase.

What Do You Do When Everything Else Is Gone?

Alcyone: The Last City isn't just another game; it's a sprawling interactive novel where your choices hold weight, shaping the narrative and leading to diverse paths and endings. Set in the last bastion of humanity after the universe was consumed by the catastrophic Nihility, the story unfolds in the City, once known as Alcyone. Surviving within its protective walls, life is governed by the iron grip of the Six Ruling Houses. Here, the cycle of life and death takes on new meaning, offering players a unique perspective on survival and power.

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 reborn with a new chance at life, yet equipped with downloaded memories. Your journey through this dystopian setting is filled with political intrigue, betrayal, and the relentless struggle for survival. With over 250,000 words of branching narrative, your choices not only affect the storyline but also determine one of seven possible endings. The game features five romance options, including paths for those who prefer an aromantic journey, and a robust RPG-inspired character system that molds your persona based on your decisions.

If you're drawn to the narrative depth of games like Fallen London or Killing Time at Lightspeed, or the vast universe of sci-fi novels such as Revelation Space and Pandora’s Star, then Alcyone: The Last City is sure to captivate you. Until its release, you can explore its Kickstarter page or visit the official website for more details.

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