Publisher Serenity Forge (known for "To the Moon," "Doki Doki Literature Club Plus!," and "Kill Princess") and developer Fullbright (known for "Gone Home" and "Tacoma") officially launched the first-person narrative exploration game "Eternal Spring" on Steam today. Priced at 55 RMB, with a 15% launch discount lasting until November 24.
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"Eternal Spring" is Fullbright's new work following "Gone Home." Upon its release in 2013, "Gone Home" quickly became a focal point in the indie game scene: receiving a superb 9.5 rating from IGN, and winning IGN's PC Game of the Year and Best Story. The game later won two industry awards at GDC for Best Debut and BAFTA for Best Debut Game, while also taking home Best Independent Game and Best PC Game at Spike VGX (the predecessor to TGA), becoming one of the few indie titles to win both awards that year. PC Gamer also named it Narrative Game of the Year.
"Eternal Spring" tells the story of a man who visits Shizumi Onsen, haunted by memories of a past romance. In the quiet night, players will guide him to explore this land and revisit the beautiful moments they once shared. However, as he delves deeper, he quickly realizes that he is not the only lost soul searching for something within this resort.
Within the resort live over ten guests with diverse identities: from philosophers engaged in endless debates, to a tattoo artist waiting to ink the future, and a silent monk. Each guest carries their own story, which will deeply resonate and connect with the protagonist's experiences.
Clues obtained from one guest will serve as the key to unlocking new conversations with another. Through progressive dialogue and meticulous exploration, players will gradually uncover the truth behind the protagonist's bond with Shizumi Onsen, ultimately revealing the secrets hidden deep within this land.
"Eternal Spring" features a dithered pixel art style reminiscent of late 90s PC and console games; atmospheric soundscapes and ambient music enhance the resort's eerie ambiance. As the map gradually expands, players can discover new locations and collect vinyl records along the way. If you played the demo at PAX West, Tokyo Game Show, or Steam Next Fest, you can now return to experience the full content.
Interested players can add the game to their wishlist for more details.
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About Studio Fullbright
Fullbright is an independent game developer based in Portland, Oregon, founded in 2012. Its debut title, "Gone Home," won numerous annual awards, including the BAFTA for "Best Debut" and the Game Developers Choice Award. Their subsequent work, "Tacoma," is a sci-fi adventure game set on a mysterious abandoned space station.
About Serenity Forge
Serenity Forge is a game development and publishing studio based in Boulder, Colorado, proud of its care and dedication to its works. It is committed to delivering meaningful and emotionally impactful gaming experiences that challenge and inspire players' ways of thinking.
Serenity Forge believes that video games play an irreplaceable role in art, culture, and education, enriching players' horizons with unique interactive experiences and bringing them new perspectives and thoughts.