Choices Matter - DON'T NOD https://dont-nod.com Independent video game developer and publisher Fri, 22 Dec 2023 08:22:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.2 https://dont-nod.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/dontnod_favicon-1.svg Choices Matter - DON'T NOD https://dont-nod.com 32 32 Lost Records: Bloom & Rage https://dont-nod.com/en/games/lost-records-bloom-and-rage/ Fri, 08 Dec 2023 02:37:11 +0000 https://dont-nod.com/?post_type=games&p=6128 Lost Records: Bloom & Rage is a narrative adventure from the creative minds behind Life is Strange. 

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Lost Records: Bloom & Rage


Lost Records: Bloom & Rage is a narrative adventure from the creative minds behind Life is Strange. 


Lost Records: Bloom & Rage is a brand-new story-driven journey through time from the creative minds behind Life is Strange. The magical summer of 1995 is one of self-discovery and forging unbreakable bonds for high school friends Swann, Nora, Autumn, and Kat. 27 years of no contact later, fate reunites them to confront the long-buried secret that made them promise to never speak again. 

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Harmony: The Fall of Reverie https://dont-nod.com/en/games/harmony/ Tue, 07 Feb 2023 11:14:51 +0000 https://dont-nod.com/?post_type=games&p=4259 The fate of humanity is at stake. Use your gift of clairvoyance to see into the future and stop an apocalypse that threatens the balance between your world and the deities’.

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Harmony: The Fall of Reverie

In the very near future… When Polly returns home after a few years abroad to look for her missing mother, she quickly realizes that her hometown has drastically changed. A megacorporation named MK is using its power to control the population, and her community is in danger.

She soon discovers that she has a gift of clairvoyance that connects her to Reverie, the realm of the Aspirations of Humanity: Glory, Bliss, Power, Chaos, Bond, and Truth. In this world, Polly becomes Harmony, a goddess who has the power to choose the Aspiration that will ultimately rule over Reverie and restore the delicate balance between the deities’ world and ours.
 
The fate of humanity is at stake.
To which destiny do you aspire?

DECIDE YOUR DESTINY

As Polly, or Harmony, each action you take will affect both worlds and send you down sprawling narrative paths. See into the future and explore the consequences of possible choices in the Augural, a game board and visual representation of Polly’s gift of foresight. In pursuing whichever destiny you desire, you’ll also bond with and obtain crystals from the Aspirations. These will unlock different paths at important crossroads that will change how the thread of the story unravels, and ultimately the fate of humanity.

FIND THE NEW HEART OF HUMANITY

Whichever Aspiration comes to lead Reverie, with Harmony’s help, will also become the heart of humanity. Their personality and style of rule will change Reverie while also giving the people of our world a new direction too: when the link between worlds is stronger, Reverie has a bigger influence on the state of our world.

 

Glory, Bliss, Power, Chaos, Bond, and Truth are all wildly different entities with their own distinct personalities, goals, and opinions on how to make things better. You’ll get to know each of them as visit Reverie in your dreams as Harmony, but only you know best – as Polly – what your world needs.

A COLORFUL WORLD

As you play, revel in artistic direction that is bright, vibrant, and futuristic. Immerse yourself in the daily life of a Mediterranean city and get to know its people, with a cast of characters who are fully voiced and animated. Enjoy an enchanting soundtrack by award-winning composer, Lena Raine.

Visit two distinct worlds

Meet the Aspirations

Harmony/Polly

Chaos

Power

Truth

Bond

Glory

Bliss

Harmony/Polly

In Reverie, Polly becomes Harmony, a goddess who has the power to choose the Aspiration that will ultimately rule over Reverie and restore the delicate balance between the deities’ world and ours.

Chaos

The world is old. Everybody is old. And Chaos is at the peripheral, out of place, unprooted, aimless, lawless, just Them. In all their excess and demands and total absence of trust in themself or others. In their awkward lanky body and asphyxiated skin. In this world everything has its place, except for them. Chaos is a moody teenager (or a cat), brutal and cold yet capable of humor and warmth. Seductive when needs be. Sometimes depressed and melancholic, other times energetic and flamboyant.

Power

Power is the Aspiration of order, control, domination, the force that moves the world forward with his will. He is an arbiter, the one that distributes responsibilities equally and makes the final call when nobody else can, according to a code and oftentimes ambiguous moral principles. Power is highly charismatic and individualistic, he has no malice, but he considers himself the legitimate de facto leader in every situation.

Truth

Truth is the hieratic, sententious Aspiration of all things immutable and reasonable. They are the balance between all the elements of reality, the fair judge of what is true and what isn’t. They consider the cosmic order and the particularities of every conscious being. Truth is the weaver of prophecies and the all-seeing eye of Reverie, capable of predicting what will be and seeing everything that could have been. They care deeply about the fate of dreams and devote their existence to ensuring the future can come to pass.

Bond

An old person with deep wrinkles and knotty, almost root-like limbs. A God anchored in Reverie, a counselor that reunites, advises, and nurtures. His driving force is the meaning of things: understanding what we are, where we are going and how to share our experiences. A conductor with no ego, in a perpetual quest for communication. Bond is the kindest of all Aspirations, he is the connection between all things & strength in numbers. Selfishness is a foreign concept for him.

Glory

Glory is one of the most sought-after aspects of humanity to celebrate its genius, one that promises joy and miracle to their followers. Everything is justifiable in the name of glory and Glory herself, fed by social media and society’s profound division that favors success and self-gain. Selfish by essence, Glory always wants more. A cult formed around her persona, a religion starved for immortality. A throne above the Aspirations. She wants to become more than a Deity. She wants to be the world itself.

Bliss

Bliss is the incarnation of carefree happiness. She lives in an eternal playroom filled with sources of amusement and joy. She likes every drink and every drug in moderation and she’ll try anything once. For her, happiness is the measure of all things. She likes all things new, out of the ordinary, that she then dilutes in her well-being soup: she gets tired of things very easily. Bliss is scared and hangs on the belief that things will never change, that the eternity is paved with safety and happiness.

AN ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK BY LENA RAINE

Lena Raine on her work for the soundtrack in this Eurogamer article:

 

“As soon as I began writing for Harmony, I knew I wanted to take it in the direction of analogue and digital sounds. Lots of synthesisers, lots of processing, lots of saturation. With a few exceptions, I wanted to limit how many ‘real’ instruments I was using, to be able to fully craft the aesthetic of the world.”

 

Discover what the Aspirations are listening to!

Which Aspiration are you?

Take our test or try the TikTok Lense to know!

Quiz

Made with a lot or love from our team, this quiz will determine which Aspiration you are depending on your answers.

Who between Chaos, Bliss, Glory, Power, Bond or Truth will you be?

Take the quiz
TikTok Lense

You can also try our TikTok lense and watch yourself transform into an Aspiration!

Try the lense on Tiktok
Cosplay guides

You can also cosplay as your favorite Aspirations!
We made some cosplay guides for you, which you can find by clicking the link below! 

Wallpapers

Check out our high-quality Harmony: The Fall of Reverie wallpapers! Suitable for phones and desktops, you’ll be able to find a favorite for sure. 

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Life is Strange 2 https://dont-nod.com/en/games/life-is-strange2/ Fri, 28 Sep 2018 15:44:00 +0000 https://dont-nod.com/?post_type=games&p=102 After a tragic incident, brothers Sean and Daniel Diaz run away from home. Fearing the police, and dealing with Daniel's new telekinetic power, the boys head to Mexico. Each stop on their journey brings new friends and new challenges.

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A road trip to remember

After a tragic incident, brothers Sean and Daniel Diaz run away from home. Fearing the police, and dealing with Daniel’s new telekinetic power, the boys head to Mexico. Each stop on their journey brings new friends and new challenges.

Suddenly, sixteen year-old Sean is responsible for Daniel’s safety, shelter, and teaching him right from wrong. As Sean, your choices shape the fates of the Diaz brothers, and the lives of everyone they meet.

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On the road to Mexico

Through gas stations, abandoned shacks, backstreets and forests… the road to Mexico is long and filled with danger – but also friendship, wonder, and opportunity.
This is the trip that could strengthen their bond forever… or tear their brotherhood apart.

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Key features
  • Award winning storytelling
  • Daniel is always learning from Sean – and what you teach him has far-reaching consequences
  • Stunning visuals and hand-painted textures
  • Emotive original soundtrack from Jonathan Morali, composer of the original Life is Strange – plus licensed tracks from Phoenix, The Streets, Sufjan Stevens, Bloc Party, First Aid Kit, and more.
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Episode 1

Roads

After a tragic incident, brothers Sean and Daniel Diaz run away from home.

 

The first episode of Life is Strange 2 is available for free.

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Episode 2

Rules

The two brothers continue their journey on the road into the winter months and struggle against the cold.

During their stay at their distant grandparents’ house where they seek shelter, they encounter next-door neighbour Chris, a young boy the same age as Daniel who believes he is a super-hero by the name of Captain Spirit.

As Daniel and Chris begin to form a friendship, Sean insists on Daniel following a set of rules around his power. Will Daniel keep his power concealed or break the rules in a time of need?

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Episode 3

Wastelands

Sean and Daniel Diaz’s journey to Mexico continues, as they reach the towering redwood forests of California.

Falling in with a community of drifters on the fringes of society, the brothers are exposed to new experiences, encounter new friends and challenges, and must confront much about themselves in the process.

New relationships cause friction between the brothers and raise doubts about their unity.

Can they stay together, or will their journey together end here?

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Episode 4

Faith

Gravely wounded in Humboldt County, California, Sean wakes in hospital to find Daniel still missing. Under arrest, and facing tough questions, Sean’s options are few: only quick thinking and unexpected allies can secure his freedom.

Searching for Daniel under the scorching Nevada sun and through freezing desert nights, Sean must make his toughest choices yet. Puerto Lobos and the dream of freedom have never felt so far away.

Will Sean’s faith in Daniel be rewarded – or is the young wolf lost forever?

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Episode 5

Wolves

Sean and Daniel have reached the end of the road. The border is close. One last, brutal gauntlet of challenges is all that stands between them and their goal.

Caught between responsibility and freedom, surrounded on all sides, can Sean find a way out of an impossible situation? And more importantly, in this moment of crisis, will Daniel still follow his lead?

Every decision Sean has made, every lesson Daniel has learned, every friend and foe they’ve met along the way: they’ve all been leading to this.

Can Sean and Daniel survive together – or will the world tear them apart?

Concept Art VS Screenshot

Concept art from Edouard Caplain, Lead Concept Artist

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Creations from the community

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I’ve been following your games for almost 10 years now, and I just wanna thank you for these masterpieces. I wish I could forget all of Life is Strange 1 & 2 and experience them all over again for the first time. ♥

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I fell in love with the life is strange games. Life is Strange 2 came close to home. As a mexican immigrant myself seeing representation on game was so important. The story was filled with so many important subjects such discrimination, the dangers of religious cults, and most importantly the bond between brothers. Overall a very beautiful game.

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Vampyr https://dont-nod.com/en/games/vampyr/ Tue, 05 Jun 2018 14:35:00 +0000 https://dont-nod.com/?post_type=games&p=96 London, 1918. You are newly-turned Vampyr Dr. Jonathan Reid. As a doctor, you must find a cure to save the city’s flu-ravaged citizens. As a Vampyr, you are cursed to feed on those you vowed to heal.

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Cursed be the choice…


London, 1918. You are newly-turned Vampyr Dr. Jonathan Reid. As a doctor, you must find a cure to save the city’s flu-ravaged citizens. As a Vampyr, you are cursed to feed on those you vowed to heal.

Will you embrace the monster within? Survive and fight against vampire hunters, undead skals, and other supernatural creatures. Use your unholy powers to manipulate and delve into the lives of those around you, to decide who will be your next victim.

Struggle to live with your decisions… your actions will save or doom London.

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Feed to survive

Be the savior or the stalker

Be the Vampyr

Fight and manipulate with supernatural abilities

Shape London

A web of interconnected citizens reacts to your decisions

Concept Art vs Screenshot

Concept art by Léo Lasfargue, Concept Artist

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Vampyr

VampyrからDON’TNODさんの作品に触れました。
vampyrは何週も遊んで、プレイ時間が300時間を超えました。新しいデータを作って、そのたび新しい発見があっていつも新鮮な気持ちで遊んでいます。
vampyrは続編ももちろんほしいのですが、もし可能なら重要ポジションにいたジェフリー視点の話も欲しいです。
続編を待ち望んでいる、日本のユーザーの一人として、よろしくお願いします。

EN Translation :
I was introduced to DON’TNOD’s work through Vampyr.
I played vampyr for many weeks and have over 300 hours of playtime. I make new data and each time I discover something new, so I always play with a fresh mind.
I would of course like to see a sequel to vampyr, but if possible I would also like to see the story from Jeffrey’s point of view, who was in an important position.
As one of the Japanese users who are waiting for a sequel, I would appreciate it.

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Life is Strange https://dont-nod.com/en/games/life-is-strange/ Fri, 30 Jan 2015 15:42:00 +0000 https://dont-nod.com/?post_type=games&p=58 Follow the story of Max Caulfield, a photography senior who discovers she can rewind time while saving her best friend Chloe Price.

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Rewind time and solve crime

Follow the story of Max Caulfield, a photography senior who discovers she can rewind time while saving her best friend Chloe Price.


The pair soon find themselves investigating the mysterious disappearance of fellow student Rachel Amber, uncovering a dark side to life in Arcadia Bay. Meanwhile, Max must quickly learn that changing the past can sometimes lead to a devastating future.

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Key Features
  • A beautifully written modern adventure game
  • Rewind time to change the course of events
  • Multiple endings depending on the choices you make
  • Striking, hand-painted visuals
  • Distinct, licensed indie soundtrack.
Episode 1

Chrysalis

The first episode of Life is Strange is available for free!

Max Caulfield, a newly transferred photography student, discovers that she can rewind time while saving her estranged best friend, Chloe Price. The pair reunite and begin to investigate the disappearance of Rachel Amber, Chloe’s friend and a student of Blackwell Academy.

Episode 2

Out of time

Now reunited with her friend Chloe, Max starts to experiment with her power and begins to wonder if it is related to her visions or the weird snow from the day before. But life goes on in Blackwell Academy and a certain viral video has become a major topic of discussion. Meanwhile, what did happen to Rachel Amber?

Life Is Strange Out of Time is part two of a five part series that sets out to revolutionise story based choice and consequence games.

Episode 3

Chaos theory

Max and Chloe’s investigation into Rachel Amber’s disappearance lead them to break into Blackwell Academy after dark, searching for answers. It’s here they discover that Rachel kept many secrets and was not the person Chloe thought she knew. Max meanwhile discovers she has a new power that brings with it some devastating consequences.

Episode 4

Dark Room

Max realises that changing the past can lead to painful consequences and that time is not a great healer. Her investigation into the disappearance of Rachel Amber begins to reach a thrilling conclusion as she finds the Dark Room. Will the answers lie within? Or will there just be trouble?

Episode 5

Polarized

Max learns that time is impossible to control as she moves inexorably towards the most agonising decision of her life. Arcadia Bay, meanwhile, is preparing to weather a huge storm as Life is Strange comes to a gripping and gut wrenching conclusion.

Concept Art VS Screenshot

Concept art by Gary Jamroz-Palma, Concept Artist

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