Bright Oak

Bright Oak

Overview

Bright Oak is a heavily character-driven visual novel with elements of science fiction. Discover the tragic secrets behind Bright Oak’s preternatural dilemma; find friendship, or possibly love (characters are not gender-locked to pronoun choice, romance and friendship paths given equal weight); save the town and make your way home— and if at first you don’t succeed, try, try again!

About the Game

**Right Place. Wrong Time.**

Seeking aid after a wreck, you stumble upon the quaint, tightly knit community of Bright Oak— some 45 years outside of your intended travel plans, and struggling with their own troubles in the wake of a mysterious catastrophe. Finding a path back to your own timeline won’t be easy. Abandoning the townspeople to their fate might be even harder.

Key Features

– **Nameable Protagonist**: Choose your protagonist’s pronouns (she/he/they) and enjoy a protagonist with a mind of their own.

– **Multiple Branching Routes**: Respond to significant player choices to explore different story paths.

– **Ensemble Cast**: Interact with an ensemble of five primary characters, each providing unique perspectives.

– **Gorgeous Sprite Art**: Enjoy the beautiful, hand-drawn sprite art by Remnantation.

– **Original Score**: Experience the phenomenal original score by John Åhlin.

– **Accessibility Options**: The game includes visual sensitivity and dyslexia-friendly gameplay options.

– **Engaging Gameplay**: Failure in the game is nearly impossible— but success is far from assured!

Anticipated Full Release

Anticipated Full Release in Early 2025

Demo Availability

Demo Out Now The demo is just the first act of three, focusing primarily on introducing the characters and setting. The rest of the game involves deepening the interactions between characters and addressing the overarching narrative storyline[1].