Have you ever imagined a future where the purest expression of creativity, drawing, is considered a crime? This concept is the foundation of A FAREWELL TO AI, a game that stole the show at BitSummit the 13th.
This ambitious title is here to offer a new experience, combining an immersive narrative with unique gameplay mechanics.
Dystopian Narratives in A Farewell to AI
This game takes you to a dark and repressive future world. In that era, AI has taken over the reins of government, and one of its first policies is a total ban on drawing. Anyone who dares to do so will be sentenced to prison, while drawing tools like pencils are considered illegal items.
In the midst of this oppressive world, an anomaly appears: A rebel AI called GRAF**KER who approaches you and invites you to start a revolution. Uniquely, the main weapon against the tyranny of the ruling AI are your drawings.
A Farewell to AI's Unique Gameplay Mechanics
The main uniqueness of A FAREWELL TO AI lies in its gameplay system. The game is powered by an original AI technology that was developed specifically to be able to evaluate the creative expression of your drawings, or what the developers refer to as the "e-go-koro" (the soul of art).
You don't have to worry if you're not good at drawing, because the AI in this game doesn't judge technical skills. Instead, it's designed to understand the intention and passion you put into each stroke. In various scenes, you'll be given prompt to draw something relevant to the situation, and that drawing will be the solution to advance the storyline.
Release Details and Language Support
For those of you who are interested in trying it out right away, A FAREWELL TO AI is currently available for free download. This game was released exclusively for the iOS, so it can be played on iPhone and iPad devices.
To ensure a wider range of players, the game has also provided support for two languages, namely Japanese and English.
About A Farewell to AI
A FAREWELL TO AI is a game visual novel developed by a newcomer studio, UZZ Inc. This game is a work that combines three main elements: AI, drawing, and novels. Thanks to its fresh concept, it won the "Media Highlight Award" at the BitSummit the 13th and will be showcased at the 2025 Tokyo Game Show, taking place at the Indie Game Booth BitSummit 10-E16.
Despite its release, the project's sustainability relies heavily on community support through campaigns crowdfunding on the site Campfire to raise further development funds.
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