Arc Systems Works has announced that its “alien conversation” game Donutal will be released on September 3 for PC via Steam. A new trailer showcasing the characters has also been released, showing off the cast of aliens. Those who purchase the game between September 3 and November 30 will receive the game’s soundtrack at no additional cost.
Here’s an overview of the game, via Steam:
Your Judgment Decides the Fate of Earth
You awaken from a cold sleep and suddenly find yourself in the year 2206. What you once knew as the International Space Station is now the International Space Port – a gateway for aliens coming to Earth. Crushed by a massive, unexplained debt, you’re forced into a job you never asked for: Chief Extraterrestrial Counselor.
Seems simple enough, figure out your allies and uncover hostile threats. However, make the wrong call and Earth could be destroyed. No pressure though, right?
The Year 2206
Problems left unresolved in the 21st century have spiraled out of humanity’s control. Earth now seeks help from technologically advanced aliens to solve our crises. On the very day you awaken, diplomatic relations with other planets officially begin.
Aliens enter under many pretenses: tourism, studies, and more. But their claims are not always what they seem. As an Chief Extraterrestrial Counselor, you must see through any deception and uncover their true intentions.
Chief Extraterrestrial Counselor’s daily routine
Your work begins by checking the news. Then, you must interview the aliens and decide whether to grant or deny them entry. Fulfill your duties, repay your debt, and aim to one day set foot on Earth again yourself.
Whether Earth still exists by then… depends entirely on you.
System Features
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- Group-Based Screening: Interview a group of up to eight aliens. Analyze their collective information to spot patterns, inconsistencies, or red flags
- Simultaneous Interview: You may summon up to two aliens from the group into the interview room. Conversation between them may reveal hidden information.
- Conversation is Your Tool: There is no paperwork here. Listen carefully to what they say, who they suspect, and who they protect, to make your judgment.
- Chemistry Matters: Lovers, strangers, rival species… An applicant’s answers may change depending on who is next to them.
- A Story Shaped by Your Decisions: The future of Earth may change depending on the outcome of your interviews.
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