# **Somewhere I Belong (Version 0.2.9.4 – Season 1) – Game Overview**

## **Introduction**
*Somewhere I Belong* is a gripping **story-driven visual novel** set in a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by a deadly outbreak known as the **”First Wave.”** The game blends **drama, survival horror, and emotional storytelling**, immersing players in a world where trust is scarce, danger lurks around every corner, and the bonds of friendship are tested to their limits.

You play as **[MC]**, a survivor stranded in **Argentina** after the outbreak cut short his vacation. Alongside his two best friends, **Jason and Ryan**, he has spent the last two years scavenging, evading infected hordes, and struggling to find a way back home. But when a risky mission goes horribly wrong, [MC] finds himself **alone in a world that no longer feels like his own**.

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## **Gameplay & Features**

### **1. Deep Narrative & Choices**
– Experience an **emotionally charged story** filled with loss, survival, and the struggle to find meaning in a shattered world.
– Your **decisions influence relationships**, dialogue, and potential outcomes.
– Multiple **character arcs**, including friendships, romance, and betrayals.

### **2. Survival & Exploration**
– Navigate through **quarantine zones, abandoned cities, and military-controlled territories**.
– Scavenge for **supplies, medicine, and weapons**—essential for survival.
– Encounter **different factions**, from ruthless smugglers to desperate survivors.

### **3. Dynamic Relationships**
– **Anais** – A close friend (and possible romantic interest) who has been by your side since the outbreak.
– **Jason & Ryan** – Your lifelong friends, whose fates shape your journey.
– **Rodriguez** – A dangerous crime lord who offers a way out—for a price.
– **Zoey & Other Survivors** – Allies (or enemies) you meet along the way.

### **4. Horror & Suspense**
– Face **infected creatures** with varying mutations—some fast, some monstrous, some eerily intelligent.
– **Psychological tension**—paranoia, grief, and the fear of losing yourself in this brutal world.
– **High-stakes missions** where one wrong move can mean death.

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## **Story Summary (Season 1 – Version 0.2.9.4)**

### **Prologue: The First Wave**
Two years ago, the world changed forever. A **viral outbreak** turned millions into **feral, infected monsters** known as *Los Infectados*. Cities fell, governments collapsed, and survivors were forced into fortified zones.

[MC], along with his childhood friends **Jason (a former soldier)** and **Ryan (the impulsive but loyal one)**, were **stranded in Argentina** when the outbreak hit. Since then, they’ve survived by scavenging, smuggling, and avoiding both the infected and the military.

### **The Deal with Rodriguez**
Desperate to **return home**, the trio takes a dangerous job from **Rodriguez**, a powerful crime lord. Their mission: **infiltrate a quarantined bank** filled with valuable medical supplies. In exchange, Rodriguez promises them **passage out of the country**.

But things go **horribly wrong** when Ryan triggers an alarm, attracting hordes of infected. Jason is bitten and turns, Ryan is killed in a fiery explosion, and [MC] barely escapes—**alone and traumatized**.

### **Aftermath & A New Purpose**
Two weeks later, [MC] is **struggling with grief and guilt**. His only solace is **Anais**, a woman he met during the outbreak, who offers him comfort—and perhaps something more.

Now, [MC] must **find a way to survive** in a world that has taken everything from him. He takes on a **new job**, hoping for a safer life—but in this world, **nowhere is truly safe**.

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## **Themes & Emotional Impact**
– **Loss & Grief** – Coping with the deaths of loved ones.
– **Survivor’s Guilt** – The weight of being the last one standing.
– **Hope vs. Despair** – Is there still a place to call *home*?
– **Humanity in Chaos** – Who can you trust when survival is all that matters?

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## **Conclusion**
*Somewhere I Belong* is more than just a **post-apocalyptic survival game**—it’s a **story about friendship, sacrifice, and finding purpose in a broken world**. With **rich storytelling, meaningful choices, and intense survival gameplay**, it keeps players engaged from start to finish.

**Will [MC] find his way home?**
**Or will this unforgiving world claim him too?**

**Play now and discover where you truly belong.**

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**Developer:** Mr. Baker
**Version:** 0.2.9.4 (Season 1)
**Genre:** Visual Novel / Survival Horror / Drama
**Platform:** PC (Ren’Py)

*(Note: All characters and locations are fictional.)*