The highly anticipated game, **Alcyone: The Last City**, has now arrived on Android, Windows, macOS, Linux/SteamOS, and iOS. Developed and published by Joshua Meadows, this project initially sparked as a Kickstarter campaign in May 2017. After years of dedicated development and expanding the original concept, it's now available for players to dive into.
What’s the Story?
In **Alcyone: The Last City**, you're plunged into a bleak, dystopian future where the universe has crumbled, leaving only The City as a last bastion of humanity. Your choices are pivotal, shaping the narrative with every decision you make. There's no going back; every action you take comes with consequences that you must live with, enhancing your immersive experience.
You assume the role of a 'rebirth,' a character who has previously died and been revived in a cloned body, complete with restored memories. You can choose to be from the ruling elite or just someone struggling to survive. The City is ruled by six Ruling Houses enforcing a rigid class system, where the wealthy indulge while the poor fight for survival. It's a volatile place, teetering on the brink of chaos.
The backdrop of this dystopia is rooted in catastrophic experiments with hyperspace and faster-than-light travel, which ultimately led to the universe's collapse. Now, Alcyone: The Last City is humanity's last hope, hanging by a thread.
What Does Alcyone: The Last City Look Like?
Visually, **Alcyone: The Last City** stands out with its sharp, hand-drawn digital art that perfectly complements the game's gritty, fractured world. The narrative adapts dynamically to your choices, providing a rich storytelling experience with nearly 250,000 words. Here’s a glimpse of what the game looks like:
One of the standout features of **Alcyone: The Last City** is its commitment to accessibility and inclusivity. The developers have implemented high-contrast and color-blindness-aware palettes, labelled art elements, dyslexic-friendly fonts, and full compatibility with screen reader systems like VoiceOver, ensuring that players of all abilities can enjoy the game.
The game offers seven core endings and five different romance options, including aromantic pathways, providing a diverse range of narrative outcomes. Additionally, **Alcyone: The Last City** is cross-platform, meaning a single purchase grants access across all supported devices.
For more information, be sure to visit the official website of the game.
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