Talon City: Death from Above By Eric Moser “It is,” you respond. “I think you want to see if this owl and his plucky assistant can do what the Guardians have thus far failed to accomplish.” “That’s me!” Concordia warbles in delight. “I’m the plucky one!” --- As I continue this series of reviews, I am learning as much about my own opinions and what I can deal with in favor of the quality of a title. Even in the face of something I very much dislike, I have to spend a good while determining why I dislike it. Sometimes, even… I start to understand why the mechanic was put in place to begin with. General Story: In the avian justice system, the Hunters and Feeders are represented by two separate yet equally important groups: The Guardians, who maintain the Tenets and investigate crime, and the Callers, who also seem to investigate crime and represent their clients. These are their stories. You are an owl lawyer who is trying their best to win their first case a...
Talon City: Death from Above
- Release Date:
- Nov 3, 2022
- Developer:
- Hosted Games
- Publisher:
- Hosted Games
- Platforms:
- Windows Mac Linux
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About This Game
Talon City: Death from Above is a 135,000-word interactive fantasy novel by Eric Moser. It’s entirely text-based, without graphics or sound effects, and fueled by the vast, unstoppable power of your imagination.
The Wards of Talon City, nine in all, sprawl as far as a bird can see. Thousands of trees house thousands of citizens, from the lowliest hummingbirds to the most magnificent eagles. Towering cottonwoods, oaks and spruces teem with life. And death.
Trapped in the middle of the city’s hierarchy, you face challenges at every turn. The eagles don’t respect you. The prey birds don’t trust you. You’re deep in debt, and now your most valuable client is nowhere to be found. Can even the cleverest owl prevail in such a desperate situation?
- Play as male, female, or non-binary.
- Approach challenges by relying on your Wings, Beak, Ears, Talons, or Heart.
- Face death on three different occasions!
- Is your relationship with your best friend platonic or is romance on the horizon?
- Will you befriend your assistant or treat her only as a lacky?
- Are you sincere or disingenuous? Disheveled or tidy? Build your character through the decisions you make.
- Will you be a merciful owl, or will you be driven by vengeance?
- Do you prefer a more relaxing playing experience? Play on “Easy” Mode.
- Do you prefer a stressful challenge? “Preposterous” Mode might be for you.
- 20 Achievements to pursue!
Can you survive the perils of Talon City?
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User Reviews
Very enjoyable. Bit of a detective story, bit of a public crisis. Reminded me a lot of Zootopia, but was very original. I wish the PC got 5 attribute upgrades instead of just 3, but it was not overly limiting. Loved the hummingbird.
I've been playing a lot of interactive fiction lately and this one is the most unique experience I've had. It is hilarious to imagine an owl so into themselves that they make the turkey that is giving a statement to a crime take the notes for them because "owls don't take notes". plus the balancing was the night before and he's in need of a new assistant... You can give your owl whatever view of the world you would like, but all I can say is the current one I am building could give some of my extended family a run for their money in biased behavior. it's funny to read in the eyes of a bunch of birds though. at the moment I'm trying to survive an average play-though as my first was set on easy. I have no intention of trying the hardest mode. lol but who knows.
A good story with some really cool worldbuilding
Probably my favourite recent CYOA game. Very compelling story, strong characterisation, and draws you into a world of alternate morality.
It is written very well.
Good
System Requirements
Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
FAQ
How much does Talon City: Death from Above cost?
Talon City: Death from Above costs $4.99.
What are the system requirements for Talon City: Death from Above?
Minimum: Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7 Recommended: Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
What platforms is Talon City: Death from Above available on?
Talon City: Death from Above is available on Windows PC, macOS, Linux.
Is Talon City: Death from Above worth buying?
Talon City: Death from Above has 100% positive reviews from 7 players.
When was Talon City: Death from Above released?
Talon City: Death from Above was released on Nov 3, 2022.
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