Conway

Conway is an interactive visual novel set on a fictional US Navy vessel, the USS Conway. The narrative follows a new sailor, exploring the vessel and talking to various members of the crew. All who interact with the game can directly control the rate of the dialogue and make choices in-game that alter the outcome of the story. The players are encouraged to explore aspects and choices they find intriguing, and come away with an experience unique to each player. The format of the visual novel genre is accessible to those who have no experience with video games, and is an effective method of presenting a lot of information in a short game. The characters and setting are inspired and informed by historical and fictional accounts of naval and commercial ship experiences, while the aesthetic presentation is inspired by other video games, such as Kentucky Route Zero and Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk. In the modern day, military-themed games are often relegated to the shooter and strategy simulation genres, Conway is a new experience within this theme.