Wednesdays

Like so many children Tim was a victim of sexual abuse
Twenty years later while playing Orco Park a videogame from his childhood his memories will come rushing back along with a flood of questions How could this have happened Who knew How has it shaped him What does“ normal” even mean
Written by Pierre Corbinais Haven Road96 Prologue Bury Me My Love Wednesdays seeks to raise awareness about child sexual abuse through a surprisingly uplifting story
A mosaic of stories and characters
Wednesdays tells a fragmented story through multiple perspectives
Build rides and embellishments in Orco Park to unlock Tim s memories in the order you see fit
Step into the shoes of Tim s relatives and try to piece together the tangled memories of his past
Unveil a moving and sincere story dealing with intrafamilial sexual abuse without any taboo but with a lot of heart
Two colorful art styles for the price of one
Wednesdays blends two distinct yet complementary art styles Tim s memories come to life through the work of comic artist Exaheva Mekka Nikki Still Heroes and draw inspiration from alternative comics and graphic novels Orco Park is designed by pixel artist Nico Nowak There Is No Game Wrong Dimension evoking the charm of90 s classic video games
A game everyone can play
Part video game part graphic novel Wednesdays has been designed to be accessible to players of all kinds and even non-players
A wide range of settings ensure that the experience can be tailored to suit anyone s needs
Authentic voices
Wednesdays doesn t just aim to break the silence around child sexual abuse it also provides a platform for several of its team members to have they voices heard as artists and as victims
The game does not include any graphic representation of sexual abuse and even if its topic might sound grim Wednesdays is above all about trust hope and healing
Accessibility
Accessibility has been taken into account throughout the production of Wednesdays
Mouse keyboard and joystick joystick or D-pad support
Adjustable text size5 levels
Highly legible alternative font Luciole
Manual or automatic text scrolling with adjustable speed and preview
No precision or speed gameplay nor complex sequences
More details on the accessibility of Wednesdays are available on ARTE s website