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Initiation

Lost for far too long, he’s drowning in his loneliness looking for a lean comfort by remaining close to the same rock. His feelings elude leaving him in oppressive despair. How to find the spark to lit the darkness? In which form will it come to you?

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Developer
Alexandre Rousseau
Publisher
Share Dreams Family
Release
January 8, 2018
8 years and 208 days ago
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Mixed19 reviews63.2%

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About the Game

THE GAME
Start your initiatic journey into the meanders of the soul.
Every emotion, every color you will encounter make you evolve altogether with the world you live in.
Distress, fear, melancholy, joy, wonder are as much feelings and adventures you will face in this journey.
Observe, try, learn, evolve every choice can lead to consequences.


Initiation Chapter 1 :
    The first of the five chapters writing the beginning of your initiatic journey
  • A world of wonders : 4 different endings
  • An atypical appealing hero guided by an unlikely compagnon
  • Immersive and touching soundtrack
  • An adventure uncovering his ins and outs through the five chapters
  • The work of indies willing to offer a distinctive experience
  • Two years of work and adversity
  • Keyboard/mouse and controller support


THE STORY
Lost for far too long, he’s drowning in his loneliness looking for a lean comfort by remaining close to the same rock.
His feelings elude leaving him in oppressive despair. How to find the spark to lit the darkness? In which form will it come to you?
Follow this unlikely companion into the premise of your adventure.

What's next?



Danger and pain







Cold and fear







Exhaustion and release







Discovery and fate



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