A deeply personal story
Plum Road Tea Dream tells the semi-autobiographical story of 'S', a young queer game designer of color who creates virtual spaces that reflect their own introspective journey.
As you delve into 'S's life, you discover the complexity of pain, joy, grief, celebration, self-actualisation and the need for new rituals. Plum Road Tea Dream invites you to slow down. Awakening in you the urge to confront your own thoughts, to question and to feel. Deeply.
Features:
A futuristic machine to create animistic gods.
A quest to manifest the Sword of Sadness and shape its myth
Rest, sanctuary and comfort
Based on autobiographical experiences, and real-world events
2 – 3 hours of gameplay
Inspires real-world reflection on topics such as grief, identity, crying, human touch and rituals.
Seven unique chapters, spaces, games, sanctuaries
Discover seven sanctuaries created by the mysterious ‘S’. These structures hold untold stories, memories, the need for a safer world and the potential for healing.
Each chapter offers a distinct gameplay style: Collect tablets to create animistic gods with a futuristic machine and encounter challenges in empathy to be able to manifest the Sword of Sadness and shape its myth. Meet the guardians that portray multiple selves of 'S' as they reveal the secrets of their surroundings.
From hyper realism to PS1-era graphics
You travel through an eclectic range of landscapes and thought-provoking mini-games, with visual styles ranging from hyper realistic modern graphics to the nostalgic pixelated charm of PS1-era games.
Slow down & Take your time
With the main action in the game being walking, sitting and listening, Plum Road Tea Dream is an invitation to slow down and wonder, that is best enjoyed with a warm cup of tea.
Queer & POC perspectives
Centering queer narratives and characters of color, Plum Road Tea Dream celebrates diversity, self-expression, and acceptance, offering stories and perspectives rarely explored in games.
Healing & Hope
Plum Road Tea Dream acknowledges pain that needs to be felt but aims to surpass the hardships. It’s a transformative journey of self-acceptance & resilience, culminating in an uplifting and hopeful conclusion.
I sincerely hope you find joy and inspiration in Plum Road Tea Dream
