"The most violent of storms
is the tempest that roars
inside the heart"
from "Observations From the Lookout", author unknown
A narrative adventure game about friendship, loss, love, betrayal and an encounter with the supernatural
Ecologists who have lost trust in their profession. An elusive golden butterfly. Visions of a horrifying entity stalking the island. A stranger who brings trouble to a quiet town. And a young man with a mysterious past…
There are probably few less likely destinations for celebrating your recent graduation than Nightfall, a remote island somewhere in the Northern Atlantic. But that's exactly where Thomas and his friends plan to spend the next month. Had he known what he was getting himself into, Thomas probably would have never agreed on that trip, as one thing soon becomes clear:Beneath the island's rough landscape and the equally rough inhabitants there is something strange going on, and the lack of internet reception will soon be their least concern.
As one after the other begins to start seeing things they can't logically explain, the local stories of strange apparitions and haunted places suddenly don't feel that far out anymore. And then there's their local landlord's enigmatic son, who seems to be somehow connected to all of this, and whom Thomas just can't get out of his head anymore.Before events can spin out of control completely, he will have to unravel Nightfall's best kept secret and find out just what is happening on the island. On top of beginning to question the very nature of reality he has to juggle his increasingly complicated relationship with his friends, while trying to win over his new found love interest. But finding the truth could come at a high personal cost...Follow Thomas and his friends on a life-changing adventure as they are confronted with a supernatural force in the midst of an impending ecological catastrophe.Available now in early access
What is The Farthest View ?
The Farthest View is a narrative game that combines elements of a visual novel with interactive explorative mechanics, presented in a hand-drawn 2D graphic style.
What can you expect from the finished game?
- A twisting story about adventure, friendship, betrayal, and the complexities of love. Also lots of light-hearted banter and a supernatural force that could change the world forever - for better or worse.
- A fresh take on the visual novel genre that shakes up the classic VN formula
- Hand-drawn, animated background and character art
- Explorable background area in the style of classic point & click adventures that further flesh out the story
- Photomode: Find picture taking spots, take pictures and analyse them. Some are story related, while others complete your in-game photo gallery.
- Interact with four characters and uncover their individual backgrounds and personalities, as well as with a cast of side characters.
- An emotive original soundtrack composed specifically for the game
When will the game be released?
Due to the amount of content to create and the game being developed by just one person, the release date for the full game is still TBA.
New content updates will be released as development progresses in early access. Public updates are available for free on the game's itch.io page or can be downloaded following the link below.
Can I support development of the game?
The Farthest View is currently provided for free in early access and as such completely relies on voluntary support. If you decide to support the game, this would help a lot in ensuring continued development of the game.You can help funding development on the game's Patreon page for additional benefits like concept artwork and other behind the scenes content. If you prefer a one-time support, you can do so at the game's Ko-fi page.
You can also help the game by spreading the word or leaving a comment on itch.io.
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