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

Alcyone: The Last City has made its much-anticipated debut on Android, Windows, macOS, Linux/SteamOS, and iOS. This ambitious project, developed and published by Joshua Meadows, began as a Kickstarter campaign in May 2017. After years of dedicated development and expansion, the game is now available for players to explore.

What’s the Story?

In the gripping narrative of Alcyone: The Last City, players are immersed in a dystopian future where The City stands as the last bastion of civilization after the universe's collapse. Your choices in this game are pivotal, shaping the story and resulting in irreversible consequences that you must learn to navigate. Playing as a 'rebirth,' your character has experienced death and revival in a cloned body, retaining memories of past lives. You can choose to align with the ruling elite or struggle as part of the underclass.

The City is governed by six Ruling Houses that enforce a stringent class system, where the wealthy indulge while the poor fight for survival. Tension is palpable, with the city teetering on the brink of chaos. The backstory reveals that disastrous experiments with hyperspace and faster-than-light travel led to the universe's destruction, leaving Alcyone: The Last City as the fragile remnant of human civilization.

What Does Alcyone: The Last City Look Like?

Visually, Alcyone: The Last City boasts sharp, hand-drawn digital art that perfectly complements its gritty, dystopian setting. The game's narrative is deeply interactive, offering nearly 250,000 words of storytelling that adapt to your choices. To get a better feel for the game's atmosphere, take a moment to watch 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 paths for those who prefer an aromantic experience. It's also cross-platform, meaning a single purchase grants access across all supported devices. For more information, be sure to visit the game's official website.

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