The North
A downloadable game for Windows, macOS, and Linux
The North is a PS1 style exploration game. Talk to NPCs and try to solve a murder onboard an arctic icebreaker ship trapped in the ice. You play as Doctor David Barclay, the ship's surgeon and the one man above suspicion. Interact with the crew to get clues but beware, you are not a well liked or respected member of the HMS Ectorius.
5 levels and several alternative endings.
Game play is that of a 3D visual novel
Interview with Caroline Delbert on The North.
Press J to check your journal.
Press F or Space to interact.
CW: Some misgendering as this game is set in the 1800s. Nothing egregious.
Bug Log:
-After years of dealing with this game I'm bloody sick of it. I will not be patching it, debugging, or doing any updates. This game is officially abandonware. Take it as it is or don't take it at all.
-Accessing the menu in game does not unlock the mouse so you have to use hot keys. They will be listed underneath each button. Still working on this, sorry. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Status | Released |
Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
Rating | Rated 3.0 out of 5 stars (3 total ratings) |
Author | Phage Maleficar |
Genre | Visual Novel |
Made with | Unity |
Tags | Atmospheric, Experimental, Horror, LGBTQIA, Low-poly, Mystery, Narrative, ps1-style, Story Rich |
Average session | A few hours |
Languages | English |
Inputs | Keyboard |
Purchase
In order to download this game you must purchase it at or above the minimum price of $2.99 USD. You will get access to the following files:
Download demo
Development log
- Demos for The NorthJun 24, 2023
- The North for LinuxMay 05, 2022
- Game Release Notes & Future Update PlansJan 11, 2022
- Seeking 3D Modeler Volunteer for NPC CreationFeb 20, 2021
Comments
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All the characters were very interesting and being on a ship stuck in the arctic with a potential killer was certainly unnerving!