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1952, Empire Grand. Inhabit the frantic life of a telephone exchange operator in this thrilling voice-acted historical puzzle game. Connect calls, consult the directories and listen closely to earn your family a better life. When agents of war and rebellion begin to call your name, will you answer?
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6 itemsAbout the Game
It is 1952 in Empire Grand. You are a telephone exchange operator in a rural town, still weathering the aftermath of the Second War. Your job seems simple - connect phone calls, learn the directory, and bring in the cash to help your family immigrate. The world, however, is not so predictable: the mysterious Windser Army Base has suddenly sprung to life; your loved ones are assailed by prejudice, paranoia, and whispers of grassroots rebellion. The private conversations you hear every day carry secrets that many people desire - could you trade them for a better life?
Look forward to:
A realistic and tactile switchboard control experience
Quick-paced and intuitive gameplay - easy to learn and hard to master
A thrilling voice-acted story, shaped by your actions
A vast catalogue of conversations and original music
Elaborate illustrated directories in a retro 1950s style
A growing array of tools and objectives, from a host of mysterious allies
Listen in and learn the truth
Using the tactile and realistic switchboard interface, receive and route telephone calls from all over town. Make use of various illustrated directories and documents for reference and guidance. Work quickly and precisely - your overbearing boss won't tolerate poor performance.
Every conversation that passes through your desk can be listened in on. Amidst the mundane chats of everyday life lie fragments of interesting narratives. With some skill and focus you can extract an array of small stories - but a larger mystery is afoot. Before long, your information becomes valuable to several invested parties - and they are willing to pay.
Fight for a happy ending
Your decisions and and performance will determine the fate of your characters, so be vigilant. Will you remain loyal to your ideals, or come to understand the true toll of desperation?
Uncover the tools of the trade
Discover new mechanics and forms of gameplay as the story progresses. Divert, transcribe and even record conversations as they pass through the exchange. Can you handle your growing list of responsibilities?
Hear the story brought to life
Enjoy the fully voice-acted main storyline, illustrating the thrilling narrative through audio drama. Meet and listen to a cast of rich and developed characters, under your control and beyond.
