Virtual Sky Interactive has unveiled their latest narrative adventure game, Cafe New York 9/11, offering players a deeply personal experience set in New York City on the morning of September 11, 2001. This game, developed by the lead level designer of Life is Strange: Double Exposure, invites players to explore the lives of everyday people during one of history’s most tragic moments.
In Cafe New York, players step into the shoes of Sameer, a Pakistani American living in NYC during the week of 9/11. As tensions rise, Sameer must navigate protecting his family and making impossible choices that will shape his future and the fate of those around him. The game emphasizes human connection, choice, and reflection, providing an emotional journey through richly detailed environments and authentic storytelling.
Key features of Cafe New York 9/11 include:
- A Personal Perspective on History: Experience the morning of 9/11 from the viewpoint of an immigrant café owner, balancing business, community, and survival.
- Interactive Storytelling: Engage in deeply emotional, branching dialogues where your responses shape relationships and reveal different sides of the people in your café.
- A Living, Breathing New York: Witness the shift from a normal morning to crisis mode, as customers react, struggle to contact loved ones, and seek shelter.
- A Diverse Cast of Characters: Meet New Yorkers from all walks of life—office workers, firefighters, tourists, and immigrants—each with their own fears, biases, and humanity.
- Choice-Driven Moments: Comfort a grieving customer, help someone with a problem at work, or face rising suspicion toward people like you. Every action shapes Sameer’s experience.
- Atmospheric Sound & Music: From the hum of the café to the distant sirens outside, the soundscape features authentic Pakistani music.
“With Cafe New York 9/11, we’re telling a story about the people who lived through that day. Their hopes, routines, and moments of connection before everything changed,” said Baqir Shah, Founder and Creative Director of Virtual Sky Interactive. “This isn’t a game about the attack; it’s about the lives that existed before it, and the weight of that history on their personal stories.”
Cafe New York 9/11 is currently in development for PC and will be available on Steam. Players can wishlist the game now to stay updated on its release.
Virtual Sky Interactive, founded by Baqir Shah, creates engaging games that tell real human stories. With over 12 years of industry experience, the studio has contributed to acclaimed titles such as Life is Strange: Double Exposure, Temple Run, and Fortnite. Cafe New York 9/11 is their latest effort in crafting narrative-driven, immersive experiences.
