Herald: An Interactive Period Drama - Book I & II
About The Do you choose to be bold and stand up for the downtrodden, or would pleasing the elite be the safer and smarter choice? Uncover all of the secrets aboard the merchant clipper Herald, as you explore its many nooks and crannies. Herald is set during an alternate 1857 in which the West has been united as a single global superpower: the Protectorate. In search of your roots, you booked passage on board of the HLV Herald, a ‘Protectorian’ ship set for your country of birth
The Herald is a microcosm of 19th century society. Uncover all of the secrets aboard the merchant clipper Herald, as you explore its many nooks and crannies. But who can you trust? You are Devan Rensburg, a man of mixed heritage living in an alternate 19th century - in a world where the west is united as a single colonial superpower: The Protectorate; a world divided by race, class and culture. Herald's diverse cast of characters is brought to life by beautifully animated portraits, and the performances of thirteen talented voice actors. Each Book has its own narrative arc. A mysterious woman is holding you captive and demands you to tell her what happened to 'your' ship. Do you choose to be bold and stand up for the downtrodden, or would pleasing the elite be the safer and smarter choice? What you tell her, is your choice. No ship, no crew. Months later you alone are dragged ashore. A gripping tale about finding your place in a world divided by race, class and culture. Herald is a story-driven adventure game with a branching narrative. During your voyage, news of colonial unrest created tensions between the diverse crew and passengers. Book III and IV are still in production and will be released at a later date as episodic content.A branching narrative that changes depending on how you decide to play. The crew and passengers all have their own dark secrets and often use sly coercion to convince Devan to help them. Herald is set during an alternate 1857 in which the West has been united as a single global superpower: the Protectorate. But are they? You were born in the eastern colonies - but raised in the west, in the Protectorate’s capital. Governed not by kings but by an elected 'Lord Protector’, the Protectorians believe they are morally superior. All that remains is you, your journal and a captain's coat you were wearing. Book I & II are available as the base game and together contain about 4 hours of gameplay. In search of your roots, you booked passage on board of the HLV Herald, a ‘Protectorian’ ship set for your country of birth.
Herald: An Interactive Period Drama - Book I & II
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