The Journey of Iesir Demo by Dream Cauldron
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| Release Date | 27 September 2016 |
| Release Type | Freeware |
| Demo | |
| Content Advisory | None | Suggestive dialog | Occasional, mild |
| Operating System | Windows |
| Setting | Fantasy |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Story | Original |
| Play Length | Demo |
| Language | English |
| Graphics | Other, 32-Bit Colour |
| Downloaded | 2,900 All Time |
About
This is a demo of The Journey of Iesir. The game takes place in a land reminiscent of the medieval ages, yet has a story that integrates ideas as old as the legendary Vikings, and as modern as the hippie movement in the 1970's.
The player takes the role of Michael, a wandering playwright among other things, and he sees Iesir and its troubles through the fresh eyes of a stranger, yet he becomes pivotal to the events that unfold in Iesir. Seeking both adventure and inspiration for his new screenplay, under the guidance of his mysterious Mentor, Mikael seeks out a Viking called Daniel Trondhjemsfjord, who needs help with a task that seems adventurous. What seems like a simple quest of stealing a old …Viking painting soon turns out to be more then Mikael could have ever imagined...
Who is his mysterious Mentor, who has set Mikael on a path that leads him to places he never imagined? How do the recent viking attacks along the coastline fit into Daniel's past, and Iesir's future? Why is there a demon-possessed, moose-headed alchemist in town? The game delivers a rich and detailed plot dealing with some hefty issues along with a a large dollop of humour. The Journey of Iesir is a tale of discovery and change on many levels.
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AGS Awards 2016 Winner
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Best Demo
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AGS Awards 2016 Nominee
AGS Awards 2016 Nominee
Best AnimationBest Background Art
Best Character
Best Character Art
Best Music & Sound
Best Puzzles
Best Writing
Pick of the Month
June 2017
Usually, I don't choose demos as Pick of the Month and rather wait for the full game. Sadly, in this case, this demo is all we will ever see of this game because development was cancelled. Luckily, we can at least play the first part and enjoy a game with an amazing production value that…
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This game is soo smooth! The font rendering is amazing and everything looks so good! I would love to know how all these smoothness was accomplished! The blur effect on the menu is super pretty. Teh game looks like a cartoon.
This game is a sensational achievement, unfortunately unfinished, but already extremely polished. The animations are among the best I've ever seen in any game, there are even puzzles where the most minute and tiny animations have to be observed (facial expressions). Puzzles are entertaining, the whole atmosphere is light-hearted and funny. The soundtrack is great and perfectly supports the atmosphere. It's really a tragedy that this game will never be completed.
As CaptainD said, "Sadly, this is the one that got away... I was writer / game designer for this one, it was the pet project of Daniel Thomas, an incredibly talented artist as you will see from the game's screens. Unfortunately certain things didn't work out so the full game will remain forever a dream (perhaps appropriate in a strange way, as our studio name was to have been "Dream Cauldron"), but at least now the demo is out there and people can enjoy it."...
I really enjoyed this demo and I would really love to see the full game.