“Nobody started the Fire, But It still consumes the World”

Are the pains and social conflicts we endure today the ultimate consequences of our ancestors’ mistakes?

History flows as a trajectory to the present, and our society is the product of that history. The Fire Nobody Started follows the lives of ancestors, beginning in England and continuing into America.

This game retraces the paths leading to the present, exploring the roads not taken and the aspirations of those seeking dreamlike destinations.

“This is a train to 21C, via 19C. Passengers will require a valid click to use this service. Passengers are advised that this train consists of 9 cars, divided by each era. Please mind the fire. This train is ready to depart, please stand clear of the fire.”

• This game is an adventure divided into nine train cars, each representing an era in the journey of a family of Irish descent, spanning from the Industrial Revolution in England to the Vietnam War in America. Players will move sequentially through each train car, interacting with characters from each era to explore its historical context.

• Through this journey, players will experience the flow of modern history and its paradigm shifts. From urbanization to the global shift of focus toward America, the game examines major transitions like the move from Newtonian worldviews to quantum theories, and the human rights movements of each era, offering an immersive perspective on history centered around England and America.

• Each train car is carefully crafted to mirror the trains of its era, incorporating the artistic movements of the time. Every car showcases a distinct art style, delivering a visually captivating and immersive experience—a hallmark of the game.

• While this is a linear text-graphic adventure with a predetermined outcome, the compelling stories of its characters and the game’s meticulous historical accuracy ensure a memorable experience for all players.