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All Aboard the Galactic Express to Boyhood’s End!

Boyhood’s End isn’t your average coming-of-age story. This hand-drawn pixel art adventure plunges you into a hardcore sci-fi horror world ruled by the mechanical overlord R. Karellen, a system that rates every human’s “human score,” dictating their entire lives. Our protagonist, Giovanni, boasts the lowest score imaginable – a target for relentless bullying and systemic oppression.

But Giovanni isn’t just a victim. He’s a coder, secretly using his skills for shady gigs on the dark web to support his ailing mother. When the school turns against him, attempting to “remake” him, his life takes a wild turn. He escapes with Campanella, a brilliant but eccentric genius, hijacking a driverless train on a galactic railroad bound for the mythical Crimson Southern Cross.

Their journey is a chaotic blend of puzzle-solving, beautifully animated conversations, and encounters with historical figures. They’ll pull pranks on history’s greats, uncovering twisted mysteries and confronting the horrors of their world. This isn’t just an escape; it’s a confrontation with the very definition of childhood’s end.

The game’s charm lies in its contrast: the harsh reality of Giovanni’s oppression against the absurdity of their galactic escapade. The relationship between Giovanni, a cynical survivor, and Campanella, an idealistic rebel, forms the emotional core of the adventure. Their journey promises a darkly humorous, thought-provoking exploration of what it means to be human in a world obsessed with quantifying humanity itself. All aboard!