Penny's Path

Penny's Path is a linear visual novel about Penny, who is sent back in time to the New England witch hunts after a brush with the coronavirus. Through dialogue choices, you follow her encounters with strong female characters and discover her role in changing seasons of fortune.

Story and setting

The story explores a period when traditional beliefs were being replaced by dogmatic institutions. Medicine and other sciences both drew on and persecuted the practices of midwives, astrologers and other cunning folk. As Penny challenges stereotypes from the past and present, the story leaves open whether her experience was a dream or a prediction of things to come.

Art and sound

The game features hand-painted ink and watercolor artwork by Finnish illustrator Laura Sivonen, professional voice acting and an orchestral soundtrack. Its visual novel format combines art, sound and dialogue choices, with the focus on the story rather than scores or reflexes.