THE CRIMSON LINE
Synopsis
A conflict is about to erupt in the town you call home. She insists on getting out while you still have time. The last train out of town was set to leave by now, but it hasn't.
THE CRIMSON LINE is a short (500 words) IF piece made for Neo-Twiny Jam #24. Headphones recommended.
Credits
Illustrations, Writing, and Score by SkyShard
Made using Calico
Content Warnings
THE CRIMSON LINE includes non-graphic depictions of a war and death. The main character's sanity is questioned repeatedly. There is no flashing, but the visuals may cause eye strain.
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Oh that was really pretty and sombre--it feels almost as if the character is floating through the world, especially after that loss. I like how there's the sense that this could be an entirely different place, not just in what we remember, but quite literally not same location--there's no clear answer because that's what leaving does to your memories
Thank you for the kind comment! I'm really happy to hear that those elements of uncertainty came across (esp with the low word count limit lol) :)
This is so atmospheric
Thank you!! :)
just lovely. gorgeous illustrations and really evocative prose. super impressive you got a concept like this conveyed well in 500 words!!!
Thank you so much!! :)
Like all of your other games, this one was so well-described even if this one was short... I absolutely love the themes of desolation and apocalypse that you use in your works. The line of "You see the dust first, then their horses, and then their men." was so descriptive and setting to the tone, it was such a good elevation to the plot you're thrown into.
Also a little unrelated, but do you think you'll ever release the soundtracks for your games onto bandcamp or anything like that? They're all so nice to listen to
Thank you so much for your kind words!
I just finished publishing the soundtrack to this game to my bandcamp page, you can find the song from PLATINUM WHITE there as well. I also put together a youtube playlist if you'd prefer that. I'm glad you enjoy the songs :)