Unrest is not content with the status quo - and it's not particularly fond of fantasy cliches, either. Based on Indian mythology, the game centres around a city state on the verge of collapse. Years of drought and famine have brought Bhimra to its knees, and refugees from a neighbouring empire have stretched its resources to their limit. The refugees in question happen to be Naga, massive snake people with monstrous appetites to match their frightening appearance. As much as they present a threat to Bhimra's stability, however, they may prove its salvation.
iLLGaming reviews Unrest, a Kickstarter funded game based in Ancient India which explores racism, caste system, corruption and political power.
Owen Atkinson writes: "[Unrest] feels less like a game and more like an extremely vivid choose-your-own-adventure book. ... a poignant exploration of just how much people will sacrifice to save either themselves, their families or their homes, and the unintended consequences that can follow."
James sat down with Indian alt-RPG Unrest, noting it had a "novel approach to the standard formula"
