The Life and Sufferings of Mr. Brante - Free!
The developers of the narrative game The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante have launched a free giveaway of their creation on Steam!
The promotion will last until July 23 and is timed with the release of The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian — a new story set in the same world.
Both games take place in the Arcanian Empire, which is on the brink of an industrial revolution. The plot unfolds based on choices made at key moments, with decisions having significant immediate consequences as well as altering character parameters and relationships with others (yes, there's a sort of RPG leveling system here). Essentially, the game is a visual novel, but its style is far removed from anime tropes and much closer to domestic classics, where the hero is constantly torn between duty, reason, and the desire to live a normal life, all while struggling against the imperfections of the world, the injustices of the system, and the futility of existence.
"The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante" has been praised by numerous publications and is considered one of the best domestic narrative-driven projects in recent years. Don't forget that you can grab it on Steam for free until July 23.