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Apocalypse, Death and Drug.
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Posted: 2 years ago, last updated today.
Author: @GeekDadGamer and Jo Robertson.
Overview
It's the final year of high school, and graduation looms on the horizon. Your decisions (and rhythm) determine whether the students of Volcano High manage to figure themselves out before it's all over. As you talk to peers, walk the halls and get down to band practice you decide what risks to take with your heart and friendships.
"Sometimes I feel like I'm just standing on the edge of doing great things," says Fang. "But something's holding me back. Maybe it's just nerves. Maybe it's the fear that I'll never be as good as what I imagine." Goodbye Volcano High is about the beginning of a love story and the end of an era. In magical realism style, the narrative spins together an eclectic mix of teenage hopes for fame, fears about life after graduation, a potential apocalypse and budding romance.
The game is fully voiced and -- through exploration, dialogue and a range of cinematic minigames -- offers a branching narrative where you control the outcome through difficult choices with far-reaching consequences.
Game Details
Release Date: 15/06/2023
Platforms: PC, PS4 and PS5
Expected Content Rating: PEGI 16
Skill Rating: 10+ year-olds
Players: 1
Genres: Adventure, Narrative (Communication and Rhythm)
Components: 2D Side-On and Cartoon
Developer: Ko Op Mode (@KoOpMode)
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Age Ratings
This game contains mature representations of queer teen life, strong language, mentions of drug and alcohol use, death, and sexuality.
Skill Rating
10+ year-olds usually have the required skill to enjoy this game. Still, it's important for parents and guardians to consider the maturity required to process the game content. Your choices are straightforward, although understanding the implications takes some maturity. The rhythm and design aspects of the game are also approachable for younger players.
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Accessibility
We haven't documented accessibility features for this game yet. Our Goodbye Volcano High Accessibility Report details system-wide settings that may help, and suggests similar games with accessibility features. Tweet the developer (@KoOpMode) to let them know about our Accessibility Questionnaire.
Diversity and Inclusion
Gender and Sexuality:
Gender Representation: The gender representation of the pre-defined characters you can play in the game.
- Play As Gender Non-Conforming Character: The game’s protagonist is gender non-conforming (gender presentation does not match society’s expectation for their gender).
- Play as Non-binary Character: The game’s protagonist is non-binary (someone who does not identify as just masculine or just feminine at all times).
Sexual Orientation Representation: The sexual and romantic orientation of characters you can play in the game.
- Play as Queer Character: The game’s protagonist is queer (individuals who don’t feel other labels fit them).

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