Subsurface Circular

by Bithell Games

The Developer Says...

When the truth is buried, go underground. Step into this new take on text-based adventure from the award-winning team behind Thomas Was Alone and Volume. A short story that hands you the fate of the world above, as a detective looking for answers on the Subsurface Circular.

Players Like...

❤ Dialogue Drives the Detective Work

As a robotic detective, you investigate a series of disappearances among the city's robot population by conversing with the various robots that board and exit the subway train throughout the story. You must carefully select dialogue options to extract information, solve problems, and unravel the central mystery.

❤ Vocabulary Acts as an Inventory

The game's unique "Focus Points" system functions as a vocabulary-based inventory. Whenever you encounter new words and phrases during conversations, these are added to your Focus Points. You can then strategically use these Focus Points to unlock new dialogue options, steer conversations in different directions, and make progress in your investigation.

❤ Puzzles Provide Occasional Challenges

While dialogue navigation makes up the bulk of the gameplay, the experience occasionally incorporates light puzzle elements. At certain points, you'll need to draw upon the information and keywords you've gathered to solve problems or overcome obstacles. These puzzle segments, though not overly complex, provide a nice change of pace and encourage you to stay engaged and attentive.

❤ Your Choices Shape the Narrative

Although the overall narrative arc is largely linear, your dialogue choices subtly influence the tone and outcome of the story. The way you respond to various robots and approach certain situations allows you to inject a sense of your own personality into the experience.

❤ Immersive Subway Environment

The game's visuals, audio, and user interface work together to create a cohesive and believable futuristic subway environment. This attention to detail helps draw you into the narrative and enhances the experience of being a detective aboard the underground transit system.

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