Where Birds Sleep

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Embark on a mysterious narrative adventure about identity, manipulation and doubt. Inhabit the mind of Cormo; a villainous, selfish pirate, as he takes on a secret mission within a prison island. See the world through the eyes of a mentally and morally unstable person. Manipulate him into doing your bidding, break him and override his will, or cooperate and work as a team. Featuring real, human talent: multi-award-winning and BAFTA-nominated actor Neil Newbon as Cormo, along with Frankie Taylor Scott and Ben Ayers , who lend their talent and passion to the project. Slip into the mind of Cormo, a rotten man driven by greed. Cormo is his own man - he’ll argue, resist and act in ways you never intended. You’re not playing as him… you’re inside his head, struggling for control. Every choice leaves a mark on his psyche. Will you guide, manipulate, tempt or break him? Your influence shapes how Cormo thinks, speaks, and sees the world, altering his emotions, his sanity, his very self. Choices affect things big and small and will challenge you to see things in new ways. A blend of Tabletop Role-Playing Games, Point & Click Adventures and mystery games with narrative choices and world exploration. Solve puzzles, and uncover secrets hidden around every corner, using tools both mundane and cosmic: such as a shovel, rope, or time and gravity. On your journey, you’ll meet complex characters and delve into difficult topics and taboos. Make friends, learn their desires, and then… lie, manipulate, cheat, commit depraved acts; become what you hate; or fight against your nature. Immerse yourself in a richly detailed, one-of-a-kind fictional world inspired by the mythical Middle East, set at the turn of the 16th century, where exotic fantasy and harsh reality meet. Piece together the esoteric lore of the world as you explore an island colony shrouded by a deadly fog of dreams, half-truths and secrets. A unique narrative dynamic: guide a character who can argue, rebel, or deceive you. A richly detailed, mythic world inspired by the Middle East at the dawn of the 16th century. Hand-painted art, evocative voice acting, and a haunting original soundtrack. The experimental Heart System, where emotion and awareness change your story. No failures, only consequences. Even death can lead to new paths. A story spanning the entire spectrum of human emotion; trivial, humorous, disgusting, grotesque, and tragic. All at once. Where Birds Sleep is a story of paranoia, cruelty and manipulation that asks: where does evil come from? We are Quiet Little Feet, a husband-and-wife team who are fascinated by player-driven narratives and the consequences powerful choices and stories can have on people. Our goal is to revolutionise video-game storytelling by bringing player agency into the narrative.

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