Clarevoyance is a truly delightful VN. It exemplifies the potential of indie games - a way to provide a window into a unique part of the world, a different culture, a language you never even knew existed. Visiting the villages in Clare feels like a real adventure. All kinds of quirky and spooky local folklore is woven into the game, but you also just get to natter with people, attend festivities, help out around town, all that stuff. This is the game that Where the Water Tastes Like Wine should have been. The mythology doesn't feel generic and it's not tediously gamified. There are some mechanics like earning money and collecting food, but you never feel pressured. The focus is on learning the language, the culture and the stories - as it should be! Clarevoyance makes you feel like you're visiting a real corner of the world and getting to know real people. I can't say enough good stuff about it, this game is so great. If you're into indie games, exploring small towns, visiting rural...
Clarevoyance
- Release Date:
- Dec 17, 2020
- Developer:
- Fring Frang Games
- Publisher:
- Fring Frang Games
- Platforms:
- Windows Mac Linux
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About This Game
Press
"Most small towns don't exist in a parallel online universe. But Clare isn't like other small towns." - CBC Now or Never
"Rather than relying on actors, he worked with actual residents of the Clare area, in Nova Scotia, who were excited to participate. [...] Clarevoyance draws greatly from the folklore and myths of Acadie." - Le Monde, translation
"In his game Clarevoyance, Chad Comeau was directly inspired by the people of the Acadian region of Clare, who became integral characters in the game." - Le Devoir, translation
About the Game
Clarevoyance is an adventure game set in the mythic Acadian region of Clare, Nova Scotia, created directly with the community.Following the sudden reappearance of mythical figures in the present day, players will explore Clare, interact with over 100 characters fully voiced in their Acadian dialect, and uncover the region’s rich folklore.
Play through this roughly five-hour adventure to find out what makes Clare such a fascinating place.
- Unique Folklore: Experience 26 quest lines based on unique Maritime Acadian folklore backed by university research and multiple local writers, including former Parliamentary Poet Laureate Georgette LeBlanc
- Made in Clare: Elements including photography, art, writing, music, and ambient sounds were created or captured in the community of Clare to build an authentic virtual game space
- Living Simulation: Choose how to spend your in-game days: work local jobs, travel between villages, attend community events, and shop at the greatest thrift store on Earth, among other things
- Accessible Gameplay: Operating the game is minimalist, using only on the mouse. There is never time pressure or precision clicking.
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System Requirements
Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7 or higher
- Processor: Anything from the last 5 years
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Storage: 2 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Performance is not so optimized - see recommended settings to make sure you can run the game at a decent framerate
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i7-8750H @ 2.20GHz
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: GTX 970 or equivalent
- Storage: 2 GB available space
- Additional Notes: This build runs Clarevoyance at a solid 60fps
FAQ
How much does Clarevoyance cost?
Clarevoyance costs $12.99.
What are the system requirements for Clarevoyance?
Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Windows 7 or higher Processor: Anything from the last 5 years Memory: 4 GB RAM Storage: 2 GB available space Additional Notes: Performance is not so optimized - see recommended settings to make sure you can run the game at a decent framerate Recommended: Recommended: OS: Windows 10 Processor: Intel Core i7-8750H @ 2.20GHz Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: GTX 970 or equivalent Storage: 2 GB available space Additional Notes: This build runs Clarevoyance at a solid 60fps
What platforms is Clarevoyance available on?
Clarevoyance is available on Windows PC, macOS, Linux.
Is Clarevoyance worth buying?
Clarevoyance has 100% positive reviews from 1 players.
When was Clarevoyance released?
Clarevoyance was released on Dec 17, 2020.
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