Check Out Three Days to Chicago – A Visual Novel About Bears!
It’s no secret that there is a sore lack of representation of queer bears in the media. That is why when we come upon across a story or project that centers on us and our experiences we celebrate. This is one of those times. Allow us to present the game Three Days to Chicago, a visual novel and game centered on bears! Check out the details and trailer below!
On Thursday, indie publisher MidBoss (2064: Read Only Memories, Read Only Memories: Neurodiver) announced that its first third-party publishing project Three Days to Chicago by Chris Schroyer is now available to download on Steam.
Three Days to Chicago is a “cozy, flirty real life-inspired adventure” that takes place on a cross-country train trip.
“I took the vacation of my dreams a few years ago: a coast-to-coast train ride from Emeryviille to New York City,” Schroyer said in a press release. “In the days leading up to the trip, the general concept of Three Days to Chicago started to form in my head: give two characters the time and space away from their daily lives to get to know each other.”
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The visual novel is also an explicit celebration of bears!
“I also wanted to tell an intimate story celebrating bears, a gay subculture of larger-bodied and often hairy men,” Schroyer said. “It’s rare to see this warm and welcoming group presented in mainstream media with real depth, so I felt this would be an excellent opportunity to reflect on my personal experiences attending bear events and getting to know the community. After only a few hours of traveling, my Amtrak roomette was covered in sticky notes, fleshing out the story beats, characters, and their destinations. With a solid outline in place, I took photos to remember this one-of-a-kind vacation for myself while seeing these incredible environments through the eyes of the game’s characters.”
“Chris has been a friend of the company for years and also a personal acquaintance of mine for even longer,” MidBoss CEO, Cade Peterson added. “When he approached me about publishing his game, I was excited to partner up. Once we figured out some logistics to balance our already heavy workload, a game plan formed, and we decided to make a go of it. We hope you enjoy the game because it was made with real heart.”
Three Days to Chicago is available to download now via Steam, and is currently on sale for 20% off to celebrate its launch.