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About Reverse: 1999
Reverse: 1999 casts you as the Timekeeper, an observer who can travel through historic eras after each mysterious "Storm". With Sonetto, an Arcanist from the Foundation, you seek other Arcanists to rescue them from being removed from the timeline.
The game blends retro and modern visuals, spans the 20th century from the Roaring ’20s to the turn of the millennium, and features full English voice acting with a range of accents. It is a single‑player, free‑to‑play RPG for Windows, offering team building, spellcasting, and arcane combat.
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Story and Setting
The narrative begins on the last day of 1999 when a "Storm" reverses eras beneath falling rain. As the Timekeeper you move across historic periods to locate the Storm’s epicenter and prevent Arcanists from being "sifted out" of the timeline.
Your ally Sonetto, a powerful Arcanist from the Foundation, assists you in navigating these eras. The journey covers iconic moments from the Roaring ’20s to the millennium, gradually revealing the mystery behind the Storm and the year 1999.
- Read era descriptions carefully to follow the unfolding plot.
- Keep track of which Arcanists you have rescued.
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Visual Style
Reverse: 1999 presents a unique visual blend of Pop Art, classical oil painting, and other historical art styles, creating an alt‑history aesthetic that feels both retro and modern.
Each era receives a distinct artistic flavor while the overall design remains cohesive, supporting the cinematic adventure across the 20th century.
- Adjust graphics settings if the mixed styles appear unclear.
- Use captions to aid readability of stylized text.
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Voice Acting
The game offers full English voice acting performed by a diverse cast featuring British, Italian, French, and other accents, adding authenticity to each historical period.
Voice lines are synchronized with on‑screen events, helping players immerse themselves in ages past.
- Enable captions if any accent is difficult to understand.
- Listen for distinct accents to appreciate regional flavor.
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Arcanists
Arcanists, once called "mages," "wizards," or "freaks," now coexist uneasily with regular humans. They possess unique arcane abilities that you can recruit into your team.
Each Arcanist originates from a different time and region, providing varied spell sets for combat.
- Recruit Arcanists from several eras to broaden spell options.
- Review each Arcanist’s description for their unique abilities.
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Gameplay Mechanics
The RPG centers on building a team, casting spells, and using arcane skills to defeat enemies. Combat is driven by the spells you weave and the synergy between team members.
Reverse: 1999 is free‑to‑play, includes in‑app purchases, supports family sharing, and runs on Windows as a single‑player experience.
- Experiment with different spell selections during battles.
- Consider family sharing if multiple accounts will play.
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