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About 80 Days
Set in an 1872 steampunk world, *80 Days* follows Phileas Fogg’s wager to circle the globe in eighty days. Players assume the role of his valet, Passepartout, navigating a 3D globe of 170 cities using airships, submarines, steam‑trains and other period‑fantasy transport. The game blends interactive storytelling with strategic route‑planning, a relentless in‑game clock, and a live multiplayer feed that shows other players’ progress. Balancing health, finances and luggage weight adds a resource‑management layer to the race against time.
01 / THE GUIDE
Interactive Narrative
Every journey segment is narrated, letting you decide how to act in each city and on each vehicle. Choices can speed travel, trigger events, or lead to setbacks such as murder or romance. Thousands of choices make each playthrough unique, and the story reacts to your decisions, shaping the overall outcome of the circumnavigation.
- Observe how early choices affect later routes; small decisions can compound.
- Compare different narrative branches to discover hidden shortcuts.
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Route Planning
Players plot a path from city to city on a 3D globe, selecting transport modes that depart and arrive minute by minute. The goal is to find the fastest combination of legs while managing constraints. The game’s replayability stems from the myriad possible routes, each offering distinct challenges and time costs.
- Map out potential legs before committing to a departure.
- Weigh the speed of steam‑trains against the flexibility of airships.
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Live Multiplayer Feed
A real‑time feed displays the journeys of other players as they happen, turning the single‑player race into a shared competition. Each second counts as you compare your progress against rivals. The feed provides a benchmark for pacing and strategy.
- Use the feed to gauge whether your current pace is competitive.
- Notice patterns in other players’ routes for inspiration.
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Health, Finances & Luggage
Balancing Fogg’s health, your money, and the weight of your cargo is essential. Bribing for early departures costs money, while excess luggage slows travel. Running out of funds forces you to beg for aid, so careful budgeting is crucial.
- Prioritize essential equipment over luxury items to keep weight low.
- Keep a cash reserve for unexpected bribes or emergencies.
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World Exploration
The game features 170 bespoke cities, each rendered in a richly imagined steampunk aesthetic. From Burmese mountains to the Zulu Federation, each locale offers distinct travel conditions. Exploring these varied environments adds narrative depth and influences the transport options available at each stop.
- Take note of regional transport strengths; some areas favor camels, others steam‑trains.
- Compare the visual style of different cities to appreciate the alternative‑history setting.
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