Orwell: Ignorance is Strength

February 22, 2018 Osmotic Studios Surprise Attack Games
Point-and-click Puzzle Simulator Adventure Indie Visual Novel
Linux PC Mac Switch
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Step into the shoes of a government official in a top-secret department of the Orwell surveillance program. Given the power to both uncover and fabricate "the truth", how far will you go in the service of your country? Season 2 of Orwell, the award-winning surveillance thriller.
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Release Date February 22, 2018
Developer Osmotic Studios
Publisher Surprise Attack Games
Game Modes Single player
Perspective Text
Themes Thriller, Mystery
Orwell: Ignorance is Strength

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