Unseen Stories

"Unseen Stories" is a voice-controlled interactive game that blends historical authenticity with emotional storytelling to explore the lasting influence of Soviet propaganda. Based on real stories from the time, players navigate the life of Anastasia, a young girl shaped by ideological teachings, confronting her own conflicting beliefs in a vividly designed 3D world. Through choice-based mechanics, archival visuals, and atmospheric soundscapes, the game delves into themes of memory, identity, and societal influence, encouraging players to reflect on how media shapes their reality.

Voice-controlled interactions add a personal layer to the experience, allowing players to engage with a narrator who guides them through key moments in history. The narrator’s dialogue is shaped by extensive interviews and research conducted for the master thesis "Propaganda: Past to Present".

As this is a prototype, proper audio recognition requires adjusting your Mac’s microphone settings. To ensure smooth gameplay, follow these steps:

1. Open the Audio MIDI Setup on your Mac.
2. Set your microphone input to 44 100 Hz as shown in the screenshot below.

With these settings in place, you can fully experience the power of Unseen Story and engage with the interactive narrative through voice commands.