The Source is a dark text adventure game where The Devil is in the details. Explore a shattered world, haunted by the presence of a dark force hidden deep within a Well. Choose a sovereign to aid, solve puzzles, and uncover clues hidden across the internet to uncover the dark truth behind it all...

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About This Game

Four lands, four Sovereigns, each with their own goals and motivations. Speak to each one, and choose whom You will aid in their quest for The Source. Who will You trust? Who speaks the truth? And who will tell You the lies You wish to hear? Whatever choice You make has the ability to alter the content You will experience.

An Outsider to the shattered world of Lelu, You must explore each land. Journey across the map and speak to the strange and often cryptic inhabitants of each land. Uncover their secrets and solve the puzzles to unravel the threads holding this world together. Aided by a hauntingly beautiful original soundtrack and an immersive atmosphere, You'll feel engulfed by the world of Lelu.

Find the scattered clues throughout the world of Lelu. Listen to the people of each land, learn their stories, and piece together the mysteries of this world. With thousands of lines of dialog and descriptive text, there are secrets to uncover at each turn.

Uncover the secrets hidden outside the game, within it's files, and across the internet. Become a true detective following clues and discovering the truth behind the creation of this haunted game. Experience unique mechanics that redefine how You'll experience the game and its world.

I believe in making games that as many people as possible to enjoy, and for this reason the game will include a large amount of accessibility options so you are as comfortable playing the game as possible.

  • Post process effects adjustments

  • Reduce particles and background motion

  • Turn off screenshake and other fullscreen effects

  • Adjust font (Default, OpenDyslexic, Arial, Comic Sans)

  • Adjust text width, size, colour, and animation.

Try the demo to get a taste of what the game will play like at release!

The content of the demo is a 'vertical slice' meaning that while it is representative of the games content, it is also subject to change before release.

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System Requirements

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    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10 or above
    • Additional Notes: Modern personal computers should be able to run the game with little to no problem. Graphics settings are available in-game to allow better performance on older devices as needed.
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    Minimum:
    • OS: MacOS High Sierra
    • Processor: Apple Silicon chip recommended, but the game should work on Intel Processors to some degree.
    • Additional Notes: Modern personal computers should be able to run the game with little to no problem. Graphics settings are available in-game to allow better performance on older devices as needed.
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