Prepare to have your perceptions and reality challenged with the upcoming release of "Centum," an unreliable narrative-driven adventure game. Developed by Hack the Publisher and published by Serenity Forge, "Centum" invites players into a surreal, emotionally charged journey where nothing is as it seems. Initially appearing as a point-and-click adventure, the game quickly unravels into a mind-bending experience filled with unexpected interactions, surrealist storytelling, and large-scale animated pixel art.
Centum is an unreliable narrative-driven game. You're a prisoner in a cell. You have 100 days to escape. But is that really the goal? Centum plays with your mind and tricks you into thinking you're playing a different game. #IndieGames #pixelart #indiedev #gamedev #centum pic.twitter.com/aEUjb079B1
— Centum (@HackPublisher) April 29, 2024
In "Centum," players find themselves imprisoned in a mysterious cell with a daunting task: escape within 100 days. However, as the story unfolds, it becomes clear that escaping may not be the true objective. This game plays with the player's mind, tricking them into thinking they're participating in a different type of game altogether.
"Centum" is presented as a long-lost game, never released, that takes players through perplexing scenarios filled with uncertainty and enigma. The game's narrative is driven by an unreliable narrator whose hints and guidance are meant to be questioned. Every choice and decision players make are remembered, even after restarting, adding layers of complexity to the gameplay.
The true nature of "Centum" is revealed through a mind-shifting plot twist: the game is actually an artificial intelligence designed for children's entertainment, now deteriorated and seeking interaction with the player. Players shape the AI's behavior through their choices, guiding it towards different outcomes and experiences.
About Hack the Publisher: Based in Tallinn, Estonia, Hack the Publisher specializes in horror and sci-fi genres, embracing the ethos of "comfort the afflicted, afflict the comfortable." Their games explore unconventional themes, challenging players to confront existential questions while offering a glimmer of hope amidst the chaos.
About Serenity Forge: Located in Boulder, Colorado, Serenity Forge is a video game development and publishing studio dedicated to creating meaningful games that challenge conventional thinking. They believe in the artistic, cultural, and educational power of video games and aim to craft unique interactive experiences that broaden players' horizons and expand their perspectives.
By Ronny Fiksdahl
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