Road 96 - The Game

About the Game

Road 96 is a 2021 adventure RPG developed and published by French studio DigixArt as part of HP's OMEN Presents, with additional publishing support by Plug In Digital. The game is set in mid-to-late 1996, within the fictional nation of Petria, an authoritarian country ruled by a harsh dictatorship, undergoing a potentially transformative election season. The player controls several teenagers as they attempt to flee the country through Petria's northern border via Road 96.

The game features a first-person perspective, procedurally generated story, and allows the player to make decisions that influence the game's story arc and the lives of characters they encounter.

Screenshots

This is Zoe

Road 96 Screenshot 1

This is Alex

Road 96 Screenshot 2

These two are Mitch and Stan

Road 96 Screenshot 3

You can find more screenshots of the game on the official website or on the game's page on Steam, Itch.io or other platforms.

The Story

In Road 96, you play as a teenager living in the fictional nation of Petria, an authoritarian country ruled by a harsh dictatorship, undergoing a potentially transformative election season. The game takes place in the mid-to-late 1996, and you find yourself feeling like something is missing from your life. One day, you come across a mysterious map that leads to a road called "Road 96." Without hesitation, you pack a bag and set out on a journey to discover what lies at the end of that road.

As you travel, you encounter a diverse cast of characters.

Each character you meet has their own unique story and background, and the choices you make throughout your journey will ultimately determine your fate. Along the way, you'll face challenges and obstacles, and you'll have to make difficult decisions that will affect not only your own journey, but also the lives of the characters you meet. Will you help them or ignore them? Will you risk everything for a stranger or keep your focus on your own goals?

As you make your way towards the border, you'll have to be careful not to get caught by the authorities. You'll have to find ways to evade the police, to find food and shelter, and to get transportation. You'll have to use all your wits and skills to survive, and to make it to the end of Road 96.

Will you make it to the border, and to freedom? Or will you be caught, and forced to return to the life you were trying to escape? The choice is yours in Road 96, an emotional and intense adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.

Reviews

Road 96 has received generally positive reviews from critics and players. Many have praised the game's story, characters, and emotional impact, as well as its unique take on the adventure genre. The game's procedurally generated story and the impact of player choices have also been highlighted as unique strengths. Some reviewers have criticized the game's technical issues and bugs, but overall the game has been well received.

Trailer

You can find the official trailer for the game on the official website or on the game's page on Steam, Itch.io or other platforms.

Contact

If you want more information or support regarding the game, you can contact the developer, DigixArt at contact@digixart.com or visit their official website at https://www.digixart.com/.