In a world torn by a Cold War that never ended, a young man returns home to face the reality of a dying nation and its consequences for his loved ones. Live the despair of a lost generation in One Spirit, an alternate-history, coming-of-age visual novel with a breath-taking art style.

One Spirit follows Yuri Danilin, a 18-year-old student disenchanted with life who returns to Nevilyovsk, his hometown, after finishing secondary education in the capital city. When news of a young local activist disappearing spread through the town, Yuri finds himself at the center of a dangerous game of truths that will push the whole country to the edge.

The game explores not just the political implications of such an alternate Europe in the 21st Century, but an insight into the existential depth of everyday people as well. In this phlosophical and emotional journey, players will meet 12 characters with a unique story parallel to the main plot and a similar trait: they’re all set in a path of self-discovery and affirmation in a world that denies them any future.

As previously revealed, Voyvod Arts announce that it will launch a One Spirit kickstarter campaign on July 6th, looking to raise 18,000€ ($21,412).

To celebrate the announcement, Voyvod Arts also released the first public demo of the game on Steam and Itch.io.

In 60 minutes, it introduces players to the universe of One Spirit, it’s starting plot points and the main features of the game, a mix of visual novel, time management and some elements of the traditional graphic adventures.

The developer also revealed that Yuri Lowenthal (NieR: Replicant, Spider-Man, Naruto and more) will be voicing protagonist Yuri Danilin.

Key Features:

• Uncover a deep and engaging story, set in an original world where the Iron Curtain hasn't fallen. Inspired by real events and reflections on them, experience the bleak feel of a war too long fought.
• See the world through the eyes of 6 main characters and 7 secondary ones -- unique personalities, deep and richly written, set in a path of self-discovery and self-affirmation in a world that has robbed them of a future.
• Put together the truth of a fragmented reality. Each character has their own perspective and way of life — explore them at will and draw your own conclusions.
• Take part in a philosophical journey about human nature, sentiment, struggle, society and life, with roots in contemporary critical theory, psychoanalysis and existentialism.
• Decide carefully how to spend your time in Nevilyovsk -- time is a limited resource and your everyday choices will determine the path you follow.
• Explore more than 30 different environments to reveal new details, points of view and events.
• Delve into six different subplots branching from the main story, involving their own arcs and mechanics.
• Dive into this decadent world through a high-quality art style that evokes the melancholic, nostalgic, decadent feel of the world.
• Feel the essence of this decadent, tragic story and its protagonists in a beautiful original soundtrack by Álvaro Portabales.

One Spirit is in development for PC (Steam), scheduled for 2022