We. The Refugees: Ticket to Europe
by Act Zero
The Developer Says...
‘We. The Refugees: Ticket to Europe’ is a socially engaged, text-based RPG about a journalist looking for his big break by uncovering the plights of refugees travelling from Africa to Europe. It is a story inspired by true events.
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Players Like...
❤ Narrative Depth and Branching Storylines
The developers have crafted an incredibly complex and multilayered narrative, equivalent to 3-4 full novels' worth of content. Players navigate through thousands of dialogue choices that meaningfully impact the story, enabling up to 3 unique playthroughs. The narrative seamlessly blends the protagonist's journey of uncovering the refugee crisis with the challenges of creating an authentic reportage on the topic. Reviewers praise the game's ability to subvert expectations and force players to confront their own biases and preconceptions.
❤ Authentic and Fact-Based Storytelling
To ensure the authenticity of the game's storyline and characters, the developers visited the Moria refugee camp in Greece and interviewed dozens of refugees. They also had the script reviewed by experts from relevant NGOs. Reviewers highlight the nuanced and balanced approach to the complex realities of the refugee crisis, avoiding simplistic moralizing or political agendas.
❤ Immersive Presentation
The game features nearly 100 hand-drawn illustrations and a 90-minute original soundtrack that reviewers describe as enhancing the dreamlike and immersive atmosphere. The text-based gameplay, with dialogue choices and text rolling in at an engaging pace, creates a sense of personal investment and connection with the characters. Reviewers praise the game's ability to transport players into the protagonist's perspective as an outsider trying to navigate the refugee experience.
❤ High Replayability
The game's branching narrative structure, with hundreds of tags describing the protagonist and items, offers players the opportunity to uncover new storylines, characters, and outcomes in multiple playthroughs. Reviewers highlight the "great replayability," as each playthrough allows them to make different choices and discover new facets of the story. The combination of narrative depth, meaningful choices, and diverse outcomes encourages players to revisit the game to experience the full scope of the interactive fiction.
