Alcyone: The Last City has finally made its debut on Android, Windows, macOS, Linux/SteamOS, and iOS platforms. This ambitious project, developed and published by Joshua Meadows, began as a Kickstarter campaign in May 2017. After years of dedication and refinement, players can now dive into this expansive dystopian universe.
What’s the Story?
Alcyone: The Last City unfolds in a grim, dystopian future where The City stands as the final bastion after the universe's collapse. The narrative is deeply influenced by your choices, where every decision you make has lasting consequences, with no option for resets or do-overs. This creates a unique and personal experience for each player.
In the game, you assume the role of a 'rebirth,' a character who has experienced death and been resurrected in a cloned body with restored memories. You can choose to be part of the ruling elite or struggle as a commoner trying to survive.
The City is a harsh environment, governed by six Ruling Houses that enforce a rigid class system. The elite enjoy luxury while the masses fight for survival, creating a tense atmosphere that could erupt at any moment.
The backstory involves catastrophic experiments with hyperspace and faster-than-light travel that led to humanity's downfall. Now, Alcyone: The Last City clings to existence as the last hope for humanity.
What Does Alcyone: The Last City Look Like?
Visually, Alcyone: The Last City boasts stunning, hand-drawn digital art that perfectly captures the bleakness and fragmentation of its world. The game's narrative, which adapts dynamically to player choices, offers an impressive nearly 250,000 words of storytelling. You can get a feel for the game's atmosphere by watching the trailer below.
A notable aspect of the game is its commitment to accessibility and inclusivity. Features such as high-contrast, color-blindness-aware palettes, labeled art elements, dyslexic-friendly fonts, and full compatibility with screen reader systems like VoiceOver make the game accessible to a wide audience.
The game offers seven core endings and five different romance options, including pathways for those who prefer aromantic stories. Moreover, Alcyone: The Last City is cross-platform, allowing players to enjoy the game on multiple devices with a single purchase. For more details, visit the official website.
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