Lenin - The Lion

Factsheet

Developer:
Lornyon

Publisher:
Lornyon (Steam)
Pineapple Works (Nintendo Switch)

Release date:
September 27, 2019 (Steam)

Platforms:
Steam
Nintendo Switch

Website:
https://leninthelion.wordpress.com

Regular Price:
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Description

"Lenin" - derived from Lenine, a Hebrew name that means "calm".

With touching stories to tell, and imaginative gameplay elements, Lenin - The Lion will surely tug at your heartstrings. Taking place in two separate realms - that of the unwelcoming, dull waking world, and that of four bizzare, ethereal lands - the game tells the story of a day in the life of Lenin - a young albino lion despised by most of his village for his unique appearance.

Unable to attain comfort even from his dejected mother, Lenin wakes up in a twisted forest after being attacked by a vicious bully.. thus begins a story that helps players shine a light on comorbid psychological issues and figure out how to cope with them - all done in a rather realistic manner.

Lenin - The Lion offers something unique, both in terms of its branching narrative and gameplay mechanics. First of all: you only get one save slot. This ensures that - for the most part - you'll have to live with whatever decisions you make over the course of the game. Secondly: Lenin uses his backpack as the inventory menu. If you happen to misplace it, not only will Lenin lose access to all the stuff contained therein, he won't be able to carry any new items you come across - until you help him reclaim the backpack, that is. Another notable feature of the game is the discman - nestled safely within the aforementioned backpack, it allows you to listen to any and all of over 30 incredible musical tracks that compliment the game's world and story brilliantly - provided, of course, that you first find the relevant CDs, scattered and hidden about the game's world. Hand in hand with its exceptional soundtrack, Lenin - The Lion has a very cute, charming artstyle, that highlights key story moments with beautifully drawn illustrations which help the players find beauty in even the smallest of many memorable scenes and encounters.

Features

Key features

• There are no battles or levels: all actions taken by the player are through conversations with NPCs, puzzles and varied action options during key story moments.
• There is always more than one way to proceed: Though many games work with "moral choices", in Lenin - The Lion choices don't change the character's "karma", but rather how the main plot unfolds. Your actions change the FUTURE scenes of the game, as well the endings of each area, unlocking new events, conversations with NPC's and different endings for the game as a whole.
• Lenin’s inventory is literally his backpack: Losing it means not having access to the menu.
• Only one saveslot: The ability to save your game is important, but restricting that ability to only one save slot makes the choices you make all the more meaningful.

Other features

• A teenager's world and his struggles.
• A cute and unique main character ❤
• Realistic portrayal of ways one can deal with depression and bullying.
• Puzzles and minigames intertwined with the games's plot.

Lenin - The Lion Credits

Lornyon
Design and development; illustrations

Dani Bolinho
Illustrations

Mike Koenig
Music

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