Dome

About

Dome is a text-driven narrative game built around a fictional project to construct a nuclear shelter. You play as a marketing employee tasked with promoting public support through persuasive campaigns. The story unfolds via dense dialogue and branching decisions that shape public perception. Minimal interactivity lets the dense script carry most of the weight. The plot leans into Cold War anxieties while exploring ethical dilemmas around survivalism. The game’s most striking feature is its sheer volume of written content. At over 700 pages, the script dwarfs most modern visual novels. This approach fits its Novelware design philosophy which prioritized storytelling over mechanics. While the PC-8800 platform and dated interface feel quaint today, the experiment foreshadowed later text-heavy games. Fans of slow-burn political dramas might find it intriguing, though casual players could find its pace grueling.