Introducing The Plant

Your daughter is in The Plant. You are going to find her.

The Plant is a kinetic-novel adaptation inspired by Bully Pulpit Games' The Plant an award-winning single-player pen & paper role-playing experience by Jason Morningstar.  This adaptation was creator with his express permission and support. In the game you explore a rundown factory in search of your missing daughter using notecards, rulebook, a recording method, and your imagination. You can view their game here.

This kinetic-novel is an adaptation of a playthrough of the game with the same title, written by Nathan Mehlhorn. Created with the goal of demonstrating what you can do with the joy of solo role-playing as well as showcasing Jason Morningstar's excellent game.

What is a Kinetic-novel?

A kinetic-novel is somewhat similar to a visual-novel. In a visual-novel, players make choices in a way similar to choose-your-own-adventure stories in order to influence events and the narrative. Typically, these are dating sim games but they don't have to be.

Kinetic-novels are NOT that. Instead, they focus on delivering a linear narrative experience with little to no player involvement. They are basically fancy books/short stories with visual and sound elements to increase immersion. Just like a book, they can be experienced at your own pace. The Plant has exactly one player input but focuses primarily on delivering an atmospheric experience that highlights what one can do with a solo-roleplaying game in terms of creativity and as a writing exercise.

Check it out Free!

You can check out The Plant absolutely free for PC, Mac, or Linux by following the link right here! A lot of work and effort went into this project and I hope that you will enjoy it. Please don't forget to check out Bully Pulpit Games as well. I'm not sponsored by them, I just really like their games and think you will too!

Thanks in advance!

-Jon Spencer