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Is Chronicon Apocalyptica worth it for you?
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Play it if you…
Good fit- Readers of interactive fiction who want a long, text-only medieval fantasy story
- Players interested in English legends who want stories featuring figures such as Excalibur and the Green Children of Woolpit
- Players who enjoy shaping loyalties, relationships, and the outcome of a throne dispute
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players who need graphics or sound effects will hit a wall from the start: the novel uses neither.
- Players looking for action controlled through visual combat may find the text-based choice format a poor fit.
- Readers seeking a short story may be deterred by the novel’s 250,000-word length.
Our take on Chronicon Apocalyptica
The first hurdle is immediate: there are no graphics or sound effects, so players expecting a visually presented fantasy adventure will encounter plain text instead. Another potential sticking point is the scale of the story: its 250,000 words call for a sustained commitment to reading and making choices.
What is Chronicon Apocalyptica?
Chronicon Apocalyptica is a 250,000-word, text-only medieval fantasy novel set in England around the year 1000.
The protagonist is an Anglo-Saxon scribe investigating a prophecy involving an elven double and a secret-filled Book. Their travelling group includes a religious sister, a consecrated fighter, a singer, a keeper of bees, and one of the insects. Decisions affect friendships, love, conflicts, allegiances, and the identity of England’s ruler. The investigation covers a witch hearing, the elves’ realm, time travel, legendary figures, ruined sites, and fortified settlements. Players select the protagonist’s gender and orientation, uncover old records and regional tales, and choose between confronting threats or defeating them through reasoning. The game has no visual presentation or audio effects.
How Chronicon Apocalyptica plays
- 01Shifting loyalties
- Choices let the scribe align with the church, the crown, or England’s people and affect who takes the throne.
- 02Romance or rivalry
- The story allows a romantic relationship or a feud with the scribe’s main foe.
- 03Flexible protagonist
- The scribe can be male, female, or non-binary, with a choice of sexual orientation.
- 04Legend gathering
- The journey includes finding historical sources, exploring ruins, and collecting local stories.
- 05Combat or cunning
- Encounters can be approached by fighting dark forces or trying to outwit them.
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Chronicon Apocalyptica: platforms & release
Is Chronicon Apocalyptica worth it?
It is worth it if: readers of interactive fiction who want a long, text-only medieval fantasy story. Skip it if: players who need graphics or sound effects will hit a wall from the start: the novel uses neither.
Where can I download Chronicon Apocalyptica?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Chronicon Apocalyptica's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Chronicon Apocalyptica on?
Windows, macOS and Linux.
