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Is A Matter of Principle worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Readers interested in the history of Gavrilo Princip and Franz Ferdinand who want an interactive presentation
- Players who prefer historical narratives told through comic panels rather than action-focused gameplay
- Readers curious about interpretations of the events in Sarajevo and the lead-up to World War I
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players looking for combat, exploration, or other action-driven mechanics
- Readers seeking a branching narrative with extensive choices or replay-focused structure
- Players who want a conventional history reference work rather than a visual novel
Our take on A Matter of Principle
The story is presented as an interactive comic in visual novel format, framing the Sarajevo events through illustrated panels, polls, and a quiz.
What is A Matter of Principle?
This interactive comic in visual novel format explores the events surrounding the June 28, 1914 assassination of Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo.
It follows questions about Gavrilo Princip, Franz Ferdinand, and the circumstances that led to the killing, including whether it was deliberate or accidental. The story also considers whether war could have been avoided and presents the events from different angles. Black-and-white comic panels accompany the narrative, with artwork by Askold Akishin. Players can take part in polls and a quiz, and browse a gallery featuring work by different artists. The setting includes interiors of Austria-Hungary and landscapes of the Balkan Peninsula.
How A Matter of Principle plays
- 01Interactive polling
- Polls let players participate while exploring the historical account.
- 02Historical quiz
- A quiz accompanies the story about the assassination and its context.
- 03Artist gallery
- The gallery presents work by multiple artists.
- 04Black-and-white comic art
- Askold Akishin's expressive panel drawings illustrate the narrative.
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A Matter of Principle: platforms & release
Is A Matter of Principle worth it?
It is worth it if: readers interested in the history of Gavrilo Princip and Franz Ferdinand who want an interactive presentation. Skip it if: players looking for combat, exploration, or other action-driven mechanics.
Where can I download A Matter of Principle?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens A Matter of Principle's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is A Matter of Principle on?
Windows only.
