Controle Russell e sua mãe Linda em uma trilha de caminhada em Los Angeles, mantendo-os próximos o suficiente para conversas sobre assuntos pessoais do passado. Alterne perspectivas neste indie narrativo casual para guiá-los trilha acima - Linda anda mais devagar com uma bengala, então fique ao alcance da voz para papos sobre a visita dela. Suas escolhas levam a múltiplos finais, incluindo um ligado a Joan, lá em casa no Reino Unido.
Experimente o Normal Mode para comandar Russell enquanto Linda o segue, ou o Challenging Mode para gerenciar os dois ao mesmo tempo. Este prólogo gratuito dura de 15 a 20 minutos no PC e antecipa uma história familiar inspirada em eventos reais. Ideal para quem curte caminhadas curtas e guiadas por escolhas, com diálogos emocionais sobre família.
Shortlisted for the New Media Writing Prize 2021
Linda & Joan is a narrative game about a British family. You play as Russell, Linda, and Joan — son, mother, and grandmother — switching between them to help the family cope with a series of traumatic events. Based on a true story.
Prologue: “Four Months Earlier” is part one of the story. Part two, the main Linda & Joan game, is in development.
Linda is visiting Russell in Los Angeles, where he now lives. We join them halfway up a hiking trail. You must walk them to the top. Linda is using a stick and is unable to move as quickly as Russell. Keep them within earshot and they’ll chat about Linda’s visit and the past, while trying to find the right time to bring up what’s weighing on their minds.
There are multiple endings based on the choices you make — one of which involves Joan, who is at home in Hereford, UK. Play in Normal Mode (walk Russell, Linda follows) then try Challenging Mode (walk both Russell and Linda).
“Four Months Earlier” is a free, standalone experience. It will take 15 to 20 minutes to complete.
Featuring original music by Jeremy Warmsley.
