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❤ Survival Gameplay

The game demands that players constantly manage their character's basic needs such as hunger, sleep, and immunity to the deadly plague. Players must scavenge for scarce food and medicine throughout the town, often forced to prioritize their limited resources. The real-time progression creates an urgent, high-stakes challenge, as players have only 12 in-game days to find a cure before the plague overwhelms the town.

❤ Traversal and Exploration

Movement is deliberately slow and tedious - players must physically walk from one location to the next, with no ability to run or fast travel. This compels players to carefully plan their routes and prioritize which activities to pursue each day. Exploring the town's vast, interconnected districts proves crucial, as players uncover new information, characters, and quest opportunities simply by wandering and observing their surroundings.

❤ Branching Narratives and Choices

The game features a highly complex, nonlinear narrative that branches significantly based on the player's choices and actions. Each of the three playable characters - the Bachelor, the Haruspex, and the Changeling - has their own unique perspectives, relationships, and quest lines that intersect in unpredictable ways. The consequences of the player's choices are often unclear or even counterintuitive, adding to the sense of uncertainty and moral ambiguity.

❤ Faction Interactions and Reputation

The town is divided into various factions, each with their own agendas, beliefs, and attitudes towards the player. How the player interacts with and aligns themselves with these factions can significantly impact their progress and relationships. Building a positive reputation with certain groups may open up new opportunities, while antagonizing others can lead to hostility and even violence.

❤ Difficulty and Punishment

The game is known for its punishing, unforgiving difficulty. Players must constantly make difficult choices and tradeoffs in order to survive, and even minor mistakes can have severe consequences. The game does not hesitate to punish the player, whether through the harsh realities of the plague-ridden town, the hostility of its inhabitants, or the unrelenting passage of time. This challenge is a core part of the experience, contributing to the sense of dread and desperation.