Un curador de arte se enfrenta a un retratista que lo retiene como rehén con una bomba, obligándolo a tomar decisiones difíciles para satisfacer exigencias y escapar. Esta simulación indie en FMV live-action se desarrolla en dos narrativas interactivas: una en 1981 con una protagonista femenina y otra en 2021 con un protagonista masculino, ambas ligadas al malestar sociopolítico de Gran Bretaña. Los jugadores exploran similitudes y diferencias entre épocas mientras sus decisiones afectan no solo al protagonista, sino también a la vida de otros.
La mecánica basada en elecciones genera 150 caminos hacia 18 finales, con seguimiento de relaciones y sistemas de éxito/fracaso en subtramas que moldean la historia. Dos modos disponibles: Timed Choices para añadir presión o Paused Choices ideal para juego en grupo y streams. Los reconocidos actores Anna Popplewell y George Blagden protagonizan esta aventura casual, perfecta para fans de narrativas ramificadas y decisiones con alto replay value.
An art curator is held hostage by a portraitist who threatens to detonate a bomb unless their demands are met. 'The Gallery' contains two interactive narratives - set in 1981 (with a female protagonist) and 2021 (with a male protagonist). Both eras are significant periods of socio-political unrest in Britain and there are distinct similarities and differences across the two stories. The viewer must make decisions in a bid to better understand and escape their captor. However, it soon becomes apparent that not only the life of the protagonist hinges on these decisions, but also the lives of others.
This live-action (FMV) game/interactive film features:
- Choice-based mechanics including 150 decision paths and 18 unique endings.
- Relationship-tracking mechanic which affects wider story in various ways.
- Success/fail tracking of sub-plots with supporting characters which affect wider story in various ways.
- Two game modes – ‘Timed Choices’ for a more immersive, pressured experience & ‘Paused Choices’ for group play / audience participation during live streams.
- Renowned acting talent, including Anna Popplewell ('The Chronicles of Narnia') and George Blagden ('Vikings' & 'Versailles') as the two leads.
Additionally, Paul Raschid - the writer-director, is one of the world's most prolific creatives in the live-action (FMV) video game genre. His previous feature-length titles 'The Complex' & 'Five Dates' were released in 2020.
