Seek asylum in a sprawling mega-city overrun by weird monster-like inhabitants and bizarre customs. This indie adventure game tackles the refugee crisis through a man's letters to his sister, blending confusion and discovery in a classical cyberpunk vibe. A dark synthpop soundtrack sets the mood as you navigate the environment.
Gameplay centers on exploration and basic puzzles to figure out asylum requirements. Letters reveal your next steps and advance the story, keeping sessions straightforward. Short playtime of 20-40 minutes suits players who enjoy narrative-driven indie adventures without complex challenges.
In NORTH you play a man who applies for asylum in a city filled with strange creatures and strange customs.
Dealing with the issue of the contemporary refugee crisis while at the same time being deeply rooted in a classical cyberpunk atmosphere à la Blade Runner, NORTH features a dark synthpop soundtrack, a sprawling mega-city and weird monster-like inhabitants.
The gameplay is very straightforward and mostly consists of exploration and simple puzzles. The main difficulty is to understand what you have to do in order to get asylum. You've come from an foreign land in the south and find yourself lost and confused - a confusion you convey through letters to your sister back home. An important part of the gameplay, these letters help you understand your tasks while at the same time moving the narrative of the game forward.
NORTH is short (20-40 min) and comes with a full soundtrack (8 songs).
