Developed by independent developer We Are Chroniric, Chroniric XIX is an interactive fiction game in real-time. Players intercept a mysterious message coming from the past vastly different from ours. In this XIXth uchronic century, Echo XIX^ is a time patroller who works behind the scenes of History. You send and receive messages through time in dynamic conversations with her. From now on, the fate of the world — as well as Echo XIX^’s destiny – are in your hands.
Inspired by choose your own adventure gamebooks, point ’n’ click games, and mobile narrative games, like Lifeline, Chroniric XIX finds players in a world based on true historical facts that players will have to change. Throughout the game, players will discover more about Echo XIX^’s personality and deep background, thus creating an unprecedented bond with a fictional character.
“We really enjoyed working on Chroniric XIX,” says Nicolas Devos and Fabien Camus, creators of the game at We Are Chroniric. “We’re are eagerly waiting for players to dive into the game’s plot. We’re currently writing a sequel, unveiling even more of the mystery around Scribes and the devoted Time Patrollers.”
Trailer:
- Echo XIX^ progresses at her own pace: her adventure takes place in real time over several days.
- 3 ways to play: Protector, Dodger, Daredevil.
- 3 different endings
- Time loops with direct consequences on the plot
- Mini-enigmas
- 15 ways to save Echo XIX^ from mortal dangers
- 7 laws of time to unlock
- 30 objects and clues to find
- 40 achievements to unlock
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