Years ago I stumbled across an online narrative game called Fallen London. I still remember reading choose your own adventure books when I was a kid and this game was perfect to scratch that itch (without the ability to cheat and see which option is best... come on, you know you did it too!). More that just the story, I also found the setting fascinating and mysterious! Here you are trapped in the Fallen city of London, consorting with Rubbery Men, Devils, and the Masters of the Bazaar as you try to discover what this place really is and how you got here.
Now the folks at Failbetter games are looking to spin off into new and unknowable directions with their Kickstarter for a 2D seafaring exploration and survival game they are developing. Welcome, my delicious friend, to the Sunless Sea!
Setting out from Fallen London, you guide your vessel into the unknown waters of the Sunless Sea. Will you find endless wonders or horrors beyond imagining? There is no way of knowing as each game is a unique experience leading itself to massive re-playability especially when combined with the deep story engine that is wrapped into the game.
Visually this game also looks stunning with its use of lighting effects. You are literally exploring a world with no sun so even that becomes a resource you must manage. Do you blaze your prow-light at full strength and risk attracting the attentions of pirates and monsters or run with the light low and slowly drive your crew mad?
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| Gameplay Concept shot from Sunless Sea |
What's even better is this game will be available for digital download with a pledge of a mere 10 pounds (which equates to roughly $16 USD currently...) which is an incredible bargain! Right now this Kickstarter has about two weeks left and is nearly funded so I definitely recommend hopping over and checking it out. Until next time...
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