Game Description
Herald is an interactive period drama set during an alternate 19th century. You are Devan Rensburg, a steward of mixed-heritage working on board of the HLV Herald, a ship sailing for your land of birth in the Eastern Colonies. As steward it is your job to take care of all the passengers, be they rich or poor, powerful or downtrodden. Set during a time of great inequality and injustice, players are given the choice how to deal with various dilemmas that were prevalent in 19th century classist society. Are you going to obey your superiors every move, or are you going to stand up to their unfair treatment of your fellow crew members? Every small choice can have far reaching consequences in Herald, where something as simple as serving lunch is a strategic game of cat and mouse.

Features:
-A branching narrative that changes depending on how you decide to play. Do you choose to be bold and stand up for the downtrodden, or would pleasing the elite be the safer and smarter choice?
– Uncover all of the secrets aboard the merchant clipper Herald, as you explore its many nooks and crannies.
– Herald is set during an alternate 1857 in which the West has been united as a single global superpower: the Protectorate. Governed not by kings but by an elected ‘Lord Protector’, the Protectorians believe they are morally superior. But are they?
– The Herald is a microcosm of 19th century society. The crew and passengers all have their own dark secrets and often use sly coercion to convince Devan to help them. But who can you trust?
– Herald’s diverse cast of characters is brought to life by beautifully animated portraits, and the performances of eighteen talented voice actors.
– A gripping tale about finding your place in a world divided by race, class and culture.