Pastoral (Act 2)

Pastoral (Act 2) is the second game of the Pastoral trilogy. I highly recommend you enjoy the first game of the series, Pastoral (Act 1), which you can play for free in browser here: 
https://jdotgames.itch.io/pastoral-act-1

After helping Dror uncover new parts of his identity, as well as assisting him on his journey to find his friends, Ansel guides Dror to the murky shipping botan of Nerevia. With the hope of gaining insight on finding his friends, Dror is asked to meet with Ansel's business partner, Martin. However, the meeting does not go as intended, as tension is ignited between the two. Uncover the long lost secrets of Martin's childhood, all while navigating a world of change, in order to help Dror locate his friends.

What is Pastoral (Act 2)?

Pastoral (Act 2) is a folk horror life-simulation game by Jason Allen of JdotGames for 1 player, created using GB Studio. The game directly follows the events of Pastoral (Act 1), where Dror uncovers his identity and is faced with the task of finding his friends. Much like the first game, Act 2 primarily focuses on its narrative elements to enhance and drive gameplay. By combining the relaxing life-simulation gameplay of games such as Animal Crossing with folk horror story elements inspired by stories such as Midsommar, Pastoral (Act 2) creates a gaming experience unlike no other - all while also exploring commonly ignored LGBTQ+ themes. Exploring is at the top of the list in this game, as each and every character has a unique story to contribute to the overall plot of the game. Pastoral (Act 2) is available exclusively for download on itch.io, with plans for the final act to release in the near future!

Pastoral (Act 2) Features:

• Set in the sci-fi/folk-horror world of Pastoral, inside the misty shipping botan of Nerevia
• Relaxing gameplay designed for 1 player
• Rewards for exploration
• Animal Crossing and other life-simulation mechanics such as fishing, buying and selling, and progressive interactions with NPCs
• Engaging storyline that tell a deep narrative. Includes LGBTQ+ themes to highlight authentic experiences of the community in a fantasy world
• Unique gameplay that sets Act 2 apart from other games in the series, while still keeping the Pastoral theme

Pastoral (Act 2) Controls:

Movement - WASD or Up/Left/Down/Right Arrows

Interact - Z

Interact with many different objects, such as beds, toilets, boxes, barrels, etc.!

Back - X

If you think you're stuck on a screen, try the back button!

Start - Enter

Select - Shift

Use the select button to open up the game menu, where you can check Dror's pockets, the time, and much more!

Credits:

Game Created by Jason Allen

Some sprites influenced by LimeZu