
This is a train to 21C, via 19C. Passengers will require a valid click to use this service. Passengers are advised that this train consists of 9 cars, divided by each era. Please mind the fire. This train is ready to depart, please stand clear of the fire.
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Are the pains and social conflicts we endure today the ultimate consequences of our ancestors’ mistakes?
History flows as a trajectory to the present, and our society is the product of that history. The Fire Nobody Started follows the lives of ancestors, beginning in England and continuing into America.
This game retraces the paths leading to the present, exploring the roads not taken and the aspirations of those seeking dreamlike destinations.
This game is an adventure divided into nine train cars, each representing an era in the journey of a family of Irish descent, spanning from the Industrial Revolution in England to the Vietnam War in America. Players will move sequentially through each train car, interacting with characters from each era to explore its historical context.
Through this journey, players will experience the flow of modern history and its paradigm shifts. From urbanization to the global shift of focus toward America, the game examines major transitions like the move from Newtonian worldviews to quantum theories, and the human rights movements of each era, offering an immersive perspective on history centered around England and America.
Each train car is carefully crafted to mirror the trains of its era, incorporating the artistic movements of the time. Every car showcases a distinct art style, delivering a visually captivating and immersive experience—a hallmark of the game.
While this is a linear text-graphic adventure with a predetermined outcome, the compelling stories of its characters and the game’s meticulous historical accuracy ensure a memorable experience for all players.
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Languages: English*, Japanese*, Korean*, Spanish - Spain*, French*, Portuguese - Brazil**languages with full audio support
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Це абстрактно-інтерактивний історико-філософський есей, а не гра. Якщо комусь раптом хочеться пригадати історію та послухати про боротьбу (зовсім трохи - про права, переважно про війну) - зроблено файно, трапляються одруки й гра майже не зберігає ваш прогрес, все інше зроблено файно, ідея цікава, але в наших реаліях таке читати трохи не тойво. Не тому, що влучно, хоча це трохи теж, більше тому, що події показані досить зверхньо та надто стисло, це радше історія-нагадування. [quote]Each new child that’s born to the Antrobuses seems to them to be sufficient reason for the whole universe’s being set in motion; and each new child that dies seems to them to have been spared a whole world of sorrow, and what the end of it will be is still very much an open question. The Skin of Our Teeth, Thornton Wilder[/quote] За таку ціну гра все одно вельми файна, просто читати досить пафосні пасажі про страждання та свободу, втрату та боротьбу, ну ви самі розумієте ці речі краще за автора, тож... але гарно. Непомітно порадив п'єсу, про яку думав від самого початку гри й піду собі в справах, тре бутербродів настругать до тривоги.
No one struck the match, yet everyone got burned.
産業革命~ベトナム戦争後の各時代の思想、出来事を聞いていくゲーム。 ちょうど「原爆初動調査 隠された真実」を読み終わった後にプレイしたので、戦争って本当にどうしようもなく非生産的なことで、誰も幸せにならないこの世の無駄だよなと思いながらやっていた。 各時代でイラストが変わるのが大変良い。 日本語訳もしっかりしていて、より心に刺さってくる。 炎を燃やすのか、燃やさないのか。 私たちは炎を忘れてはいけない。
초반만 하다가 껐다. 악몽을 꿀 거 같아서. 그리고 지금도 여전히 똑같은 세상이라는 사실에 너무 무서워서. + 게임 엔딩 봤다. 제발 모바일로 내주세요ㅠㅠ\ ++ 오랜만에 게임을 다시 했고... 이 게임을 해야 하는건 내가 아니라 "그 사람들" 아닐까 싶다.
走り続ける列車に乗って、アイルランド系のとある一族に話しかけながら時代ごとの思想を受け取る歴史と哲学のインタラクティブノベル。 分岐無しの一本道で、19~21世紀ごろまでの時代ごとの思想をひたすら聞いて受け止めていきます。 歴史に沿っている分、取り上げられなかったことによってちょっと悲しくなってしまう物事もありました。 それでいて、具体的に『あの件』とはっきり言われることが少ないので、歴史にまったく興味が無い人には意味のわからない話になっているかもしれません。 わたしの義務教育うろ覚えレベルでも面白く読めましたが、歴史に詳しい方ならもっと受け取れるものが多いんだろうなと思います。 遠くに思いを馳せたくなるノベルでした。
모든 문장이 시와 같이 가슴을 아리게 만드는 게임. 역사에 관심이 없고 스스로가 무지하다고 생각하는 이라도, 이 게임을 통해서 인간이 걸어온 발자취를 쉽게 접하고 또 결과에 고민하는 시간을 가질 수 있을 것이다. 이야기를 듣고, 직접 눈으로 확인하고, 의견을 함께 나누고, 계속해서 생각하는 것이 얼마나 중요한지 다시 한번 생각하게 만드는 작품. 무엇보다 책이나 영화가 아닌 '게임'이었기에 가능한 체험이었다. 포인트 앤 클릭이라는 아주 단순한 조작으로도 서사에 동참하고 있다는 느낌은 분명했다. 요즘 같은 사회에서는 더욱 생각할 거리가 많은 듯하다.
역사를 담긴 이야기가 진짜 흥미곱고 잘 쓰였습니다. 그림도 잘 그렸습니다. 종종 멈춰야 할 정도로 이야기가 슬펐습니다. 전쟁의 폐단을 이해하려면 이 것을 한번 읽어보세요. [code]Learning Korean? 한국어를 배우는 분들을 아세요? [url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/39821881/]Games for Learners Curator[/url][/code]
Wonderful storytelling, gorgeous art. Highly recommend to anyone who likes history and/or philosophy. Or just anyone who wants to be sad.
근현대사의 어둠을 집중조명하는 게임. 나름 교훈적인 메시지를 담고 있고, 일단 비주얼적으로 굉장히 예뻐서 그것만으로도 충분히 값어치를 하는 듯.
[b]The Fire Nobody Started[/b] is a poignant visual novel that takes the player on a train journey through history. It explores major events and beliefs of different eras via the experiences of a specific family. It is a short game taking around 2-3 hours to complete, and has a low price point making it very good value. It provides an interesting exploration of modern history from a range of perspectives as well as adding a personal connection with the inclusion of a story from a specific family. The two aspects of the narrative tie together relatively seamlessly and create a well-rounded experience. Aesthetically, the game is successful at reflecting the different eras by drawing on artistic styles of the times and utilising music that suits the themes and events being discussed within each carriage. Overall, the game is engaging and emotive and I would happily recommend it to fans of historical games or visual novels in general. [b]WANT TO KNOW MORE?[/b] My full review of this game where I go into detail about gameplay, narrative, and styling is available on [url=https://indie-hive.com/the-fire-nobody-started/]Indie Hive[/url].
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