The Exchange Student Episode 1 Released
Posted: Wed Aug 23, 2006 4:07 pm
The first episode of the new adventure game serie The Exchange Student was released today (PC Version). It is called First Day in Sweden and you can download the trial version of episode 1 and the instructions' manual HERE. The full version costs 10 Euros ($12) and can be bought within the game by a Credit Card or a Paypal Account.
The Exchange Student is an interactive sitcom featuring backgrounds from ex-Sierra & ex-Lucasarts artist Bill Eaken (Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis, Leisure Suit Larry 3, The Dig, The Secret of Monkey Island, Curse of Monkey Island, Star Wars: X-Wing Alliance) and animations by Dave Rigley (24 and a Half webcomic www.24andahalf.com). It is a point and click adventure game that will appeal to those who enjoy TV cartoon shows like Johnny Bravo, games like Leisure Suit Larry and Monkey Island, and TV sitcoms like Friends, That 70s Show and Married with Children.
You control Emilio Carboni, a 22 y.o. Italian student who has never had a girlfriend in his entire life. His friend Vincenzo just came back from an exchange program in Sweden. Vincenzo was really satisfied with the program since he met many attractive ladies during his stay in Sweden. Emilio decides to follow his friend's path. He travels to Sweden to spend a semester there, studying in a city of Sweden called V?ster?s. Fate however is not that kind with our 'hero'.
In the first episode of The Exchange Student, our Italian Casanova is tired of being neglected by the Italian girls and so he decides to go on an exchange studying program to Sweden. His parents are not happy with his choice but Emilio is determined that at the age of 22 he is now ready to take his first big step towards adventure and love!
Macintosh and Pocket PC Versions will follow this September. Episode 2: The Point Game is coming out in October 2006. For more information visit the official website.
