Adventuregame Comics is a new series of interactive graphic novels in the vein of Jason Shiga's hit graphic novel Meanwhile. Readers follow the story from panel to panel using tubes that connect them, and sometimes the path will split, giving readers the chance to choose how the story unfolds.
Leviathan is set in a medieval coastal village, where residents live in fear of a giant sea creature. Your goal as a reader is simple: defeat the Leviathan! As you wander through the open world, the town's backstory is revealed. You can attempt to visit the library to try and learn why the Leviathan destroyed it years ago. You can stop by the castle to discover the town was once riddled with crime and theft--and how that's stopped as the Leviathan will wreak havoc on the town for the smallest misdeeds. If you're lucky, you may find your way to the old wizard who may possess the one thing that could keep the Leviathan at bay. But not everything is as it appears in this village. Can you discover the secrets and stop the Leviathan before it's too late?
"This cleverly captivating and entertaining tale filled with amusing dialogue and interesting back stories will enthrall readers for hours on end, allowing them to test and hone skills of deduction and problem-solving." --School Library Journal (Starred Review)
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'Leviathan (Adventuregame Comics #1)' by Jason Shiga. This ambitious graphic novel by Shiga (the Demons series), reminiscent of early 2000s web browser games in which players facilitate their own unique story lines through a series of choices. https://t.co/Cr1aZ6Qqx6 https://t.co/KcelnIBBJk
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Yay! 5 star review for LEVIATHAN from Common Sense Media. "Creator Jason Shiga has designed something original in Adventuregame Comics: Leviathan -- something game players and puzzle solvers will take to immediately." https://t.co/pKi7dVGbWS
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In case you missed it, Comic Book Herald's Creannotators interviewed Jason Shiga on his innovative new comic, "Adventuregame Comics." The podcast has already been posted, but we have a transcript as well for your reading pleasure! check it out! https://t.co/k99p4pcVp6
"The reveals and lore in this analog video game of a book are most rewarding when explored one panel at a time. The puzzles are designed to challenge and delight; let them."
-- "Kirkus Reviews"