Epiphany City: Prologue

Puzzle· Story Rich· Female Protagonist· Funny

Released Aug 2021

A preview for Epiphany City- a creative puzzle game where you use magical picture frames to manipulate the world. Follow Lily, a girl who's lost all hope, as she imagines new objects & reframes old ones to fulfill a sacred prophecy. Turn paintings to real life, change time, & save the world.

93% positive · 99 reviews

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All announced content has been released

High confidence

Done

All announced content has been released

High confidence

Where to get it

Free on Steam

Steam Free

Evaluation

Epiphany City: Prologue is a free standalone preview for the full game "Epiphany City," which launched on April 12, 2022. The prologue itself released on August 26, 2021 and was always intended as a complete, self-contained teaser — its store description explicitly directs players to the full game. The prologue has no DLC, no post-launch update history, and no announced future content of its own. The full Epiphany City game launched on April 12, 2022, meaning the prologue's purpose has been fulfilled. There is nothing further expected from this title.

Evidence

Epiphany City, the full game this prologue previews, officially launched on April 12, 2022.

news post · Apr 12, 2022 source development ending

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Store description explicitly identifies this as a preview for the full game Epiphany City, directing players to the full game when it releases.

description · Aug 26, 2021 source development ending

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Media

Details

Developer

David Elliot

Publisher

Big Shield Games

Achievements

Platform

Windows, macOS

Controller

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Steam Deck

Playable

Players

Single-player

Story Rich Female Protagonist Puzzle Funny Exploration Comedy Adventure Cute Hand-drawn Colorful Emotional Cartoony Fantasy Family Friendly Top-Down

About this game

This game is a preview of Epiphany City. Play the FULL game here when it comes out:

Reframe Objects

Our unique puzzle mechanic will have you looking at the world in new and imaginative ways. Objects that look like one thing can become something entirely different depending on their surroundings.

Manipulate the World

Lily's magical picture frame powers evolve as you progress, allowing you to alter the world in more and more ways.

Fulfill the Prophecy

Help Lily, as she tries to save the world by fulfilling a Sacred Prophecy... even when it's not meant for her.

And Find Hope, Even When You Have None Left

This scene doesn't really help with that... but the ending will!

Features

Unique puzzle mechanics that emphasize thinking outside the box over the standard "block pushing" or "lock & key" types
A diverse & expressive cast you're sure to fall in love with- over 1,000+ uniquely hand-drawn character portraits and sprites
A silly, whimsical, and yet deeply encouraging story at the same time, Epiphany City rises up against the overwhelming ideals of society, against hopelessness, and feeling like you'll never be good enough
Elegant tutorials & simple controls ensure that you waste no time getting to the fun. Perfect for playing with that one family member or significant other that wants to get into games!
Playful, charming, and astonishing, Epiphany City is an approachable yet mind-blowing adventure full of surprises!