Pleiades: A Subversion Saga Game

Pleiades: A Subversion Saga Game is a first-person story set in 2055, after a revolution and political restructuring transformed the United States into a politician-less, direct democracy. Although nothing substantial about UFOs or advanced programs came to light during or after the former government’s fall, 22-year-old Michael Tomlinson believes there is more to the story. He travels to Pleiades State Park in Washington State, a UFO hotspot, to investigate.

You play as Michael, exploring the park and surrounding mountains to uncover the mysteries behind the phenomena. As you search for the truth, dark secrets and strange events emerge. The game’s story is part of the Subversion Saga universe, which includes a trilogy of novels set roughly twenty years before the game’s events.

Explore and investigate

You can search each level at your own pace, looking for hidden Easter eggs and material that expands the backstory, or focus on the main narrative. Puzzles call for exploration, problem-solving and clues from Michael’s diary entries. Combat also plays a role, though the story remains the focus.

Light and photography

Many areas are dimly lit, so you manage light sources and their fuel. You can choose between disposable glow sticks, a torch, a battery-powered flashlight and a night-vision camera, depending on the situation. An instant-development camera called a Cameroid is available early in the game and throughout your journey; you can use it for photos or to document your investigation, and the images are saved to your computer.