Sewer Rats
A downloadable game for Windows and macOS
Glory to GLOAM!
Winner of the Inclusive Design award at IEEE's 2024 GameSIG competition!
In a dystopian future on the brink of civil war with robot overlords, you play as a determined teen eager to attend a secret rave with your friends. As you navigate government surveillance, class differences, and family secrets, your friendships are tested. The rave becomes a pivotal moment where you must confront the truth about your world and make a choice that will determine the fate of your friend, all while grappling with the fundamental question of humanity's nature: are we good or evil?
Key Features:
- One-hour of story infused with challenging decisions
- Six possible endings influenced by the player’s choices
- Save system for pausing and resuming your game
- Character selection and name customizability
- Voice acting and expressions for major characters
- A plethora of original music that shifts with the story’s tone
- Fully illustrated and enriched with cutscenes
Credits:
Developers
Rachel Floyd | Charity Griffin | Susan Harding | Jamiyah Jenkins | Reese Quigley
Voice Actors
Rohan Chhabra | Colin Fanning | Charity Griffin | Jamiyah Jenkins | Diego Miranda | Jeremiah Poole | Derek Prate | Amanda Torres | Sam Wilson
Other Assets
UI (rectangle buttons, icon buttons) - itch.io, by Lucas Neves
UI (dialogue, character name panels) - itch.io, by Wenrexa
UI (dark gray square panels) - itch.io, by SunGraphica
SFX (button clicks) - mixkit.co
Status | In development |
Platforms | Windows, macOS |
Authors | CharityDoesGames, rquigley30, susanharding, mj232321, Flora_420 |
Genre | Visual Novel |
Tags | Cyberpunk, Dystopian, Futuristic, Meaningful Choices, Multiple Endings, Narrative, Sci-fi, Story Rich, Unity |
Average session | About an hour |
Languages | English |
Inputs | Keyboard, Mouse |
Install instructions
If downloading for Mac!
https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/open-a-mac-app-from-an-unidentified-dev...
1. Locate the application in Finder.
2. Right click and select "open."
3. Another pop-up should appear with an "open" option.
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If downloading for windows, you may get a popup stating that "Windows Protected Your PC." Click "more" to get more information, and a button that says "Run Anyway" should appear at the bottom of the popup. Click "Run Anyway" to play the game.
Development log
- Bug Fixes and New BuildsApr 27, 2024
- New Game Builds and TrailerApr 12, 2024
- Updated Game Builds!Apr 05, 2024
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