Orwell’s Animal Farm is a text-based choice-driven narrative game where all animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others. Immerse yourself in George Orwell's story of absolute power and corruption and follow the ups and downs of Animalism.
The game primarily presents players with text-based, choice-driven narrative sequences, where their decisions shape the story and events on the farm. Through dialogue choices and management decisions, players guide the animal characters and determine the fate of Animal Farm, faithfully adapting the plot and themes of George Orwell's classic novella.
Players have the opportunity to make choices that lead to different outcomes and conclusions, resulting in eight possible endings. While the core story broadly follows the arc of the original novel, this branching narrative structure allows players to experiment with various approaches and see how their decisions impact the direction of the story.
Alongside the narrative choices, the game incorporates light resource management elements. Players must allocate the farm's resources, such as food, materials, and labor, among the different animal groups. This introduces an additional layer of strategic decision-making, as players must balance the needs and demands of the various factions on the farm.
The gameplay often presents players with difficult choices and moral dilemmas, reflecting the complex themes of power, corruption, and the struggle for equality explored in the original work. Players must weigh the consequences of their decisions, as they can potentially benefit one group of animals at the expense of others, creating an engaging tension as they navigate the nuances of the political landscape.
The game's hand-drawn art style and atmospheric audio contribute to an immersive experience, helping to bring Orwell's world to life. The detailed visuals and evocative narration enhance the player's sense of engagement with the narrative, drawing them deeper into the events unfolding on the farm.