Lone Bird in the Tree
“Lone Bird in the Tree” is an adventure game with male and female versions of each of the four characters. The story alternates between the “future” of the main character, who is deeply traumatized by the grief of his/her best friend, and the “story leading up to the loss of his/her best friend”.
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“My best friend left me nothing.”
＜Story＞
The main character visits the country town of Fußdorf in search of the scenery his/her best friend wanted to show him/her before his/her death.
There, he/she meets “Chris” who resembles his/her best friend, and his/her heart is shaken.
But Chris has secrets.
The truth is covered up with distorted good intentions.
It is an unforgettable 13 days that will pierce the heart of the main character.
＜Features of this game＞
Unique gender selection system
The four characters have both male and female genders.
Two of the four characters, including the main character, can choose their gender, while the other two are determined by the main character's choice of gender.
The main storyline does not change significantly depending on the combination of genders chosen, but the content of conversations and some relationships between the characters will change.
▼ Main character R（ Rudolf / Regina )
▼ Resident C ( Chris / Chris )
▼ Resident H ( Hugo / Helene )
▼ Best friend J ( Johannes / Johanna )
The Truth Revealed by Repeating "Main Story" and "Past Story"
This game has a “Main Story” and a “Past Story”.
In “Main Story”, the main character spends 13 days with the residents in the country town of Fußdorf.
“Past Story” begins by reading a diary about the days with his/her best friend who died.
There is exploration and choice in the “Main Story”, but not in the “Past Story”. Days gone by consists only of conversational events.
▼ “Main Story”
▼ “Past Story”
By reading both the “Main Story” and the “Past Story,” players will discover the truth behind the death of his/her best friend and the secrets of the residents who have been keeping secrets from them.
The ending of the story changes depending on the level of trust
Some characters have a “trust level” that is changed by the choices they make in the story.
This trust level is determined by the cumulative total of the values set in the choices, and the ending of the story changes according to this value.
The trust level may increase, decrease, or remain the same regardless of which of the two options you choose. Trust your instincts and make your choice.
_Even if the main character ends up in any way, he/she will never see his/her best friend again.
