For a Vast Future

About

You play as Chel, a teenager navigating a fractured world still reeling from decades of war. In this open-ended adventure, you gather scrap to craft weapons, team up with allies, and ride a motorbike across a ruined landscape. Combat mixes shooting and hand-to-hand fighting while figuring out a conspiracy tied to a vanished generation. Choices shape your path through diverse regions filled with hostile factions and hidden lore. Players highlight the game's freedom to approach challenges creatively, balancing resource management with dynamic battles. The hand-drawn visuals and synth-heavy soundtrack amplify the retro-futuristic vibe. Though some note pacing dips in later acts, the 30-40 hour campaign and branching dialogue options keep replayability high. Available on PC and Switch since 2022, it builds on post-apocalyptic RPG traditions with a distinct indie twist.

Storyline

War has ended in Seralia, but the scars are far from healed. Decades of fighting have ended in a stalemate. The citizens are left to pick up the pieces. Precocious teenager Chel embarks on a cross-country trip to track down her family and unravel the secrets of a missing generation. Along the way, she meets loyal comrades and other-wordly foes. Seralia may be in ruins, but a new day is dawning.