The Kuolema
There are many kinds of power...
An abandoned ship is found adrift in the South China Sea. Its radio is silent and there's no sign of anyone on board.
What happened aboard this desolate vessel? A lone operative is air-lifted in to find out...
Your mission is to discover:
- what happened on board
- what cargo it was carrying
- if there are any survivors
- and most importantly, is it safe?
As you slowly explore the corridors and cabins, you'll piece together the story through found notes and messages. You'll need to discover codes, locate passwords and make difficult decisions in order to accomplish your mission – but be warned, the clock is ticking...
Look for clues and uncover the secrets of The Kuolema.
This is an 'interactive fiction' choice-based game. Whilst it is mainly text-based, it also uses images to show notes, items and locations. Whilst many of these are created by hand, some of the location images are made with the help of AI image tools (but these can be turned off in the settings). In addition, all images containing text can also be changed to text only.
There are two modes of play: 'Original' and 'Story' which offers an easier, more story-focused experience with built-in hints. You can switch between them at any time. Allow around 2hrs.
Development log
- Update: 2.07Jun 07, 2024
- Update: 2.06May 18, 2024
- Update: 2.05May 06, 2024
- Game released!Apr 12, 2024
Comments
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Can we get an offline downloadable version? I came from the google forms version and wished to keep a copy in case the game gets deleted on google forms.
Hi, I've now added a download option (same files as the ‘play online’ version).
another great game, super happy to see it! it'd be nice to be able to jump around chapters after completing the game to check out alternate options without having to replay the whole thing. one question however [spoilers below]
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would we not have recognized the doctor from the news paper clipping? we see his face both on the security screen and through the window..
Glad you enjoyed it!
I am happy that you go on developing the Kuolema. I enjoyed a lot with it and plan to revisit the ship soon.
This is really, really good. (If I'd realized it was from the same person who wrote Lunium, I would have been even more prepared for it to be really, really good.)
I do appreciate the questions, and the frankness, about the use of AI art. (My take is "wellll it's maybe ok for noncommercial use maybe", which I also felt about The Roottrees are Dead. Maybe it's only OK for sufficiently good non-commercial works? This qualifies.)
Looking forward to whatever you do next!