There Is No News Today

As the aging Pope of Sanctora nears their death, his successor plans to reverse lenient policies towards neighbouring country Nivernia in aims to reassert control over the country. Meanwhile, religious leaders from Sanctora being to spread anti-Stahlmark propaganda, sabotaging Stahlmark's diplomatic efforts.

Tensions rise between Stahlmark and Sanctora as Stahlmark uncovers the interference, resulting to war breaking out between the two countries within Nivernia, drawing the neutral nation into a conflict against its will.

In the midst of all the fighting, all three nations make efforts to hide their actions, gather support of their countrymen and outsiders, and bring down the opposing nations to come out on top. News and information dries up. The battlefields are harsh and desolate. Almost no one dares venture into these countries on their own volition.... Almost no one.

Take the role of an independent reporter, one of very few who has decided to venture into the war-torn battlefields to uncover information about the three countries that has not seen the light of day in hopes of putting out a report that sheds light on the truth behind the fogs of war. However, you are simply human. Will you report on your findings as you found them? Or perhaps piece together a narrative that grants you favor in one country, shifting the tides of war? There is no news today, after all.

Inspired by the legendary game "Metal Gear (1987)" and the iconic film "Rashomon (1950)", There Is No News Today is a 2D Pixel-Art Low-Fantasy Narrative Adventure. Assume the shoes of an independent reporter tasked with venturing into war-torn lands, sneaking around and avoiding detection and certain capture or death in an effort to find clues and other items that can paint a picture of the truth happening within this war, ultimately creating a report to be shared with the masses. Will you present the evidence you find as is? Or will you choose to include or exclude certain parts to shift your report towards a certain country? The choice is up to you.

SNEAK AROUND THE BATTLEFIELD.
Descend upon the war-torn battlefield. Explore your surroundings and a wide map in your ultimate quest. However, while the battlefield is cold and desolate, it does not mean it's devoid of all life. Be careful for soldiers and other personnel still within the premises. Sneak around and use the lay of the land to your advantage, advancing through the area while dipping behind cover to avoid detection. Be careful not to get caught, as it doesn't just spell the end of your reporting career, but potentially your life as well.

GATHER CLUES AND EVIDENCE.
As you explore the area, keep your eyes peeled for any clues and pieces of evidence you can swipe and collection, making a note of your findings in your trusty notepad. Collect and keep track of as many or as few clues as you want - just remember that you'll need at least a handful in order to make your report. The longer you stay and collect, the higher your chance of getting caught. Be sure to not bite off more than you can chew.

PIECE TOGETHER YOUR FINDINGS.
With your clues in hand, return back to your base and examine all your clues to ultimately piece together a report for publishing. Remember that the clues you find may not paint the entire picture, so be sure to analyze and pick what you choose to include carefully. However, as the only reporter at the scene, you have the power to to interpret your findings in any way you wish. Will you stay neutral and report on your findings as they were presented? Or will you pick a side, forming your report for their image? The choice is yours.

• Large map to explore and use to your advantage!
• A 2D Low-Fantasy theme displayed via Pixel Art!
• Features self-made art, animations, audio, and graphics!
• An original, mysterious story to uncover!
• Stealth gameplay and collection mechanics!
• A plethora of clues to discover and collect
• Piece together clues you collect in the Report System!
• 3 different endings to experience, one for each country!
• Simple and easy-to-pick-up controls!

W	Move Up.
D	Move Down.
A	Move Left.
S	Move Right.
E	Examine Clue.
ESC	Check Notes/Pause Game.
Left Shift	Sprint.

Controller/Gamepad controls are currently not supported.

This game was developed by

Ehsan Karimzada (Student Number : 219744788)

-UI Programmer

Kaidi Chen (Student Number : 218392290)

-Programmer

Lin Guan (Student Number : 217456765)

-Lead Programmer
-Writer

Justin Tran (Student Number : 219476746)

-Lead Pixel Artist
-Sound Design

Sebastien Patiu (Student Number : 219781038)  |  itch.io

-UI & Graphical Artist
-Socials Presence Manager

Special Thanks

• Professor Devon Wiersma  |  Learn More
• Professor Anne Sullivan
• All our Playtesters from DATT 3701 and beyond

Third-Party Credits can be found within the "There Is No News Today - Credits" PDF, which is available for below for online and offline viewing.

• This game was developed in Unity for DATT 3701 - Collaborative Project Development in Games' Final Project
• Laboratory: 1
• Team Members and Student Numbers can be found above under "CREDITS" or within the Group Deliverable found below.
• There is No News Today - Credits: CLICK HERE
• There is No News Today - Group Deliverable: CLICK HERE

There is No News Today's Group Deliverable and Third Party Credits are also available for offline viewing through downloading the respective .PDF files below.

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Make the World see the Truth. Your Truth.