Cardinal Cross

by LarkyLabs

The Developer Says...

When small-time Raider Scavenger Lana Brice meets her mysterious client, her life takes a wrong turn in the worst way possible. Cardinal Cross cannot be stopped… But will Lana emerge as hero or villain?

Players Like...

❤ Gameplay Mechanics

The game presents players with a branching narrative system, where their choices throughout the story can lead to different outcomes and multiple endings. These choices, which range from friendly to confrontational responses, are presented at various points, allowing players to shape the personality and decisions of the protagonist, Lana Brice. The dialogue choices often feature three or more options, and the game also implements a timed choice system, where players must select a response within a limited time frame, adding a sense of urgency and tension to the decision-making process. Additionally, the game features occasional action-oriented sequences, such as timed button prompts or mini-games, to break up the visual novel format and provide moments of player interaction beyond reading and selecting choices.

❤ Player Agency and Narrative Branching

Players have a significant level of agency in shaping the narrative, as their choices can have lasting consequences and influence the relationships between Lana and the other characters, as well as the overall outcome of the game's events. The branching narrative system is well-designed, with decisions often impacting the story in unexpected ways, encouraging players to explore different choices and see how the story unfolds in various ways.

❤ Exploration and World-building

The game also encourages players to explore the rich sci-fi world and lore that has been crafted, providing an in-depth encyclopedia system where players can access information about the various factions, technologies, and concepts that are integral to the story. This world-building and attention to detail helps to immerse players in the game's setting and provides a sense of depth and complexity to the overall experience, catering to players who are interested in exploring the game's background information and context.

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