When We Disappear
WHEN WE DISAPPEAR is a 3D visual novel adventure set during the Second World War. Collect memories from the past and use them to help Hannah escape across tormented Europe with the help of resistance fighters and unsung heroes of the past.
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In WHEN WE DISAPPEAR you play Hannah, a young girl who is separated from her family in 1943 and brought to a nursery home in Amsterdam. From there she tries to escape, out of the city and across Europe, with the help of resistance fighters and brave people along the way...
WHEN WE DISAPPEAR is an atmospheric 3D visual novel adventure based on real events. The game draws on film, comic and theatre narratives, as well as the history of adventure games. It is a story that highlights the perspective of children in times of war, about fragile hopes and unsung heroes from the past.
KEY FEATURES
3D visual novel adventure
Explore environments, collect memories from the past, and use your memory inventory to initiate dialogue with NPCs to continue your escape.
Reverse Escort
Escaping the war, especially children, needs the help of brave people and resistance fighters. Find out who to trust and what it takes to escape the war tournaments.
Go back in history
This reality-inspired story takes you back to real WW2 locations, such as the Westerbork transit camp, the infamous Schouwburg theatre in Amsterdam or secret hiding places.
Small, experienced team of artists, storytellers and scientists
WHEN WE DISAPPEAR is created by a small and diverse team. It combines game and visual design, storytelling and scientific research.
