Orwell: Ignorance is Strength

Entrant 2019


CREATOR
Osmotic Studios

Description

Inspired by the rise of fake news, social media echo chambers and the displacement of truth, Orwell: Ignorance is Strength takes on a darker tone than Orwell: Keeping an Eye on You. With the power to both uncover and play with "the truth", players must decide for themselves how far they will go in the service of their country and whether the truth is sacred or ignorance is strength.

Inducted into "The Office", a top-secret department of the government's Orwell security program, players take on the role of an investigative agent during a time when civil unrest threatens a major political crisis between the Nation and neighboring country Parges.

Reporting directly to Orwell adviser, Ampleford, players are immediately tasked with uncovering the truth behind the escalating political tension and delving deep into the lives of Raban Vhart, editor of The People's Voice and self-proclaimed guardian of truth, his wife, Karen, and his brother, Ilya, to uncover their potential involvement.

To assist with their task, players are given more agency through additional tools and mechanics, providing opportunities to control and impact the narrative. A new "time of day" system puts the player in time-sensitive situations, making who they chose to investigate and when, more important than ever. Players can also research more widely and dig deeper into citizen's lives, gathering additional information they can use to influence the way events are reported and perceived by the public.


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