History
Fiction that tells you where it departs from history
Slowmarch is a game, so scenes and dialogue are written for it. But it never pretends. Wherever the story leaves the record, it tells you, and the real history is always one tap away.
Labels on every choice
Historical, plausible, daring or free: every option has a label, and after each choice you read what really happened. Invented elements, like the letter from your mother or the note to Barras, are named as invented.
The archive
As you play, entries unlock in the archive: who these people were and what became of them. What happened to Muiron, who shielded Bonaparte at Arcole? Why did the French call Fort Mulgrave Little Gibraltar? It is real history, written to be read in a few minutes.
History articles
For those who want more, the history section has longer articles about the events behind each episode, from the siege of Toulon to the uprising of 13 Vendémiaire.
“This note is invented.”What really happened · Episode II
Questions
About honest about history
Who writes the history?
The episodes are researched and written for Slowmarch; where sources disagree, the game says so.
Is it suitable for school?
Yes. Many teachers use it as an introduction; see the page for teachers.
Can I read the history without playing?
Yes, the history articles are open to everyone.