"Alcyone: The Last City - Sci-Fi Novel with Multiple Endings Coming Soon"

Get ready for an immersive sci-fi experience with Alcyone: The Last City, an upcoming visual novel from Australian indie developer Joshua Meadows. The much-anticipated release date has been set for April 2nd, 2025, at 6 AM PST. Initially funded through a successful Kickstarter campaign in 2017, this game has been years in the making and is now poised for launch across multiple platforms. You'll be able to dive into the story on Windows, macOS, and Linux/SteamOS via Steam, as well as on Android and iOS devices.

What Do You Do When Everything Else Is Gone?

Alcyone: The Last City delves deep into themes of survival, power, and consequential decision-making. This visual novel offers a vast, interactive narrative where your choices significantly alter your journey and the ultimate outcomes. Set in the universe's last bastion, known simply as the City, the game unfolds in the aftermath of the catastrophic Nihility, an event that eradicated civilization at the speed of light. Protected by its walls, Alcyone stands as the sole survivor, governed by the Six Ruling Houses that maintain strict order and control. Here, life continues in a unique cycle where death isn't necessarily final. Get a sneak peek of what awaits in Alcyone: The Last City with the trailer below.

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 with freshly downloaded memories, offering you a clean slate to navigate the complex world of the City. You have the freedom to align with the existing system, dismantle it, or manipulate it to serve your own ends. The game weaves a tale of political intrigue, betrayal, and survival, with over 250,000 words of branching narrative that lead to one of seven core endings. With five romance options, including pathways for those preferring aromantic routes, and a detailed RPG-inspired character system, you can craft a persona that truly embodies your choices.

If you're a fan of narrative-driven games like Fallen London or Killing Time at Lightspeed, or if you enjoy sci-fi epics such as Revelation Space and Pandora’s Star, Alcyone: The Last City promises to be a thrilling addition to your collection. While you wait for the game's release, you can explore more on its Kickstarter page or official website.

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