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Unravel a Painful Past: Discover the Healing Narrative of Wednesdays

Like many children, Tim suffered sexual abuse. This narrative adventure game, Wednesdays, follows Tim twenty years later as he revisits his childhood through the lens of "Orco Park," a nostalgic 90s style video game. Playing Orco Park triggers a flood of suppressed memories and difficult questions: How could this have happened? Who knew? How has it shaped him? And what even constitutes "normal"?

Wednesdays, written by Pierre Corbinais (Haven, Road 96: Prologue, Bury Me, My Love), is a story-driven game designed to raise awareness about child sexual abuse through a surprisingly hopeful and uplifting narrative.

A Mosaic of Memories: Explore Multiple Perspectives

Wednesdays presents a fragmented story through diverse viewpoints. Explore the complexities of trauma and healing through branching narratives.

Rebuild and customize Orco Park, the virtual theme park from Tim's past, to unlock fragmented memories in the order you choose. This unique narrative puzzle mechanic allows you to piece together his history at your own pace.

Step into the shoes of Tim's family members and attempt to reconstruct the tangled web of his past. Unveil a profoundly moving tale that tackles the sensitive subject of intrafamilial sexual abuse with sincerity and empathy, avoiding explicit depictions while prioritizing trust, hope, and healing.

A Unique Visual Experience: Two Art Styles Converge

Wednesdays seamlessly blends two distinct yet complementary visual styles. Tim's memories are brought to life through the evocative artwork of comic artist Exaheva (Mekka Nikki, Still Heroes), drawing inspiration from alternative comics and graphic novels. The Orco Park sections are crafted by pixel artist Nico Nowak (There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension), evoking the charm of classic retro games.

Accessibility for Everyone: A Game for All Players

Part interactive fiction, part graphic novel, Wednesdays is designed to be accessible to a broad audience, including non-gamers. Enjoy a deeply personal story presented in a way that is both engaging and accessible.

A wide range of customizable settings ensures a tailored experience, ensuring the narrative is accessible to anyone's needs. Experience this empathy game your way.

Authentic Voices: Sharing Experiences, Breaking Silence

Wednesdays is more than just a game; it is a platform for the development team to share their voices and experiences, both as artists and as individuals impacted by child sexual abuse. It is a powerful statement on survivor empowerment through storytelling.

While the game tackles a serious subject, it avoids any graphic representation of sexual abuse. Wednesdays is ultimately a story about resilience, providing a message of trust, hope, and the possibility of healing for those affected by trauma. Experience a meaningful game that challenges the silence surrounding child sexual abuse.

Accessibility

Accessibility has been a key consideration throughout the development of Wednesdays:

- Mouse, keyboard, and joystick (joystick or D-pad) support;

- Adjustable text size (5 levels);

- Highly legible alternative font (Luciole);

- Manual or automatic text scrolling, with adjustable speed and preview;

- No precision or speed gameplay, nor complex sequences.

More details on the accessibility of Wednesdays are available on ARTE's website.