You’re probably wondering: what does Lenin have to do with our game?
Well, it's all from Soviet propaganda brainwashing us our history and cultural background.
After the 1917 Revolution, Soviet authorities began renaming streets after government figures and the ideology of the new regime. Vladimir Lenin became the most prominent symbol of this movement, so his name started popping up in practically every city:
Imagine if the last name Smith wasn't just based name for fake IDs, but was also used to name streets everywhere.
Eventually, almost every city/even village in the country ended up with a Lenin Street, and quite often it was the main street of the town. So, if you've ever been to Russia, there's a good chance you've been on Lenin Street. That's why we chose it as the setting for our game: it's probably the most universally recognizable street name for us.
(WE'RE NOT COMMUNISTS, WE SWEAR)
And here's a little spoiler: politics will actually play a small role in our game...
You'll encounter the police, city Mayor, young silly protesters, and all sorts of social commentary - all within the context of the story. After all, there's a reason we call it a narrative simulator!