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Is Playing History - The Plague worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Players interested in story-led exploration of historical settings
- Students interested in 14th-century Florence and historical events
- Adventure players who want personal decisions within a fixed historical setting
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking an open-ended history game where major events can be changed
- Players looking for a game centered on changing the outcomes of historical events
- Players who prefer open-ended play over a personal narrative that progresses through decisions
Our take on Playing History - The Plague
The defining structure is a personal family story set within historical events that the player can witness but cannot alter.
What is Playing History - The Plague?
Set in 14th-century Florence during an outbreak of mysterious disease, this adventure follows a family facing illness and uncertainty.
The player explores the city, meets characters, visits historical locations, and encounters events drawn from the period. The central story places the family’s fate in the player’s hands after their mother becomes ill. Decisions and actions move the narrative forward, while major historical events remain fixed. The game presents history through participation in a living setting, with historical learning conveyed as the story progresses.
How Playing History - The Plague plays
- 01Historical Florence
- The setting is a 14th-century city affected by a mysterious disease.
- 02Story-Based Decisions
- Player choices and actions shape the course of the personal narrative.
- 03Fixed Historical Events
- The player witnesses major events and their effects rather than changing their course.
- 04Family-Centered Plot
- The story begins with the player’s mother falling ill, placing the family’s fate at stake.
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Playing History - The Plague: platforms & release
Is Playing History - The Plague worth it?
It is worth it if: players interested in story-led exploration of historical settings. Skip it if: players seeking an open-ended history game where major events can be changed.
Where can I download Playing History - The Plague?
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What platforms is Playing History - The Plague on?
Windows and macOS.
