In a cyberpunk-dystopian world, you face Labour Assignment Day gone wrong-late arrival, cyber-virus infection, and capture by Black Hat gangsters. This indie visual novel lets you shape the story through choices that forge relationships with characters and lead to one of 18 possible endings. Original art, animations, and music from a single developer build a chilling atmosphere.
Player decisions drive the outcome, deciding if you escape the Grey Authority's technocracy or succumb to its regime. The choice-heavy narrative echoes game-book style adventures. Fans of branching stories and multiple endings will find a compact tale that keeps outcomes unpredictable.
Reviews:
This was a very interesting visual novel. It has very good, unique art and music that builds the atmosphere. There are multiple endings and the outcome depends on the player. - Adrenaline Reviews
A good visual novel with many different chilling endings. Unusual plot that keeps you guessing until the last minute. - Golden Frogs
This is a really cool story with a nice flow. The characters are really well made...it gives you a feeling they could exist for real.- THE 3BUTE
For more information, see the following article at Indie Game Buzz!
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Great news, citizen #238894F, it's Labour Assignment Day! Ensure prompt arrival at the Administration Bureau. Avoid unsavoury characters and run-down zones on the way. Enjoy your existence in your Grey-Authority assigned place in society. Have a nice life!
But what if something went wrong? What if you're late, infected with a cyber-virus and kidnapped by Black Hat gangsters?
Find out in 'New Tricks for Old Gods,' a short visual novel set in a cyberpunk-dystopian world. Inspired by 'Choose Your Own Adventure' stories, you decide where your adventure will take you. Will you escape the oppressive technocracy of a nightmare future or fall victim to the tyrannous regime of the Grey Authority?
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Created by a lone, first time game developer, with a lifelong love of sci-fi, fantasy, cyberpunk and game-books, this blistering, jaw-dropping choose-your-own adventure allows you to decide the fate of a whole city.
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Features
A choice-heavy story.
18 possible endings.
Forge relationships with characters, affecting the outcome of the story.
Original character art, animations and music created by a single developer.
