THE EDITOR

The news writing, gathering and editorial process is obviously a lot more nuanced and complicated than what is presented here, but as a former journalist, I wholeheartedly approve of the concept.

You can have lots of creativity when putting up the newspaper, or make some funny newspaper title + image that does not make sense xD Story is interesting also.

I was enjoying the game, but unfortunately it hung at the same point towards the end and I was unable to progress.

This game has a fantastic premise and a lot of promise, but some of the outcomes are just downright nonsensical. 70% of the subheadline choices make no sense for anyone that has read a newspaper published in English.

An interesting take on what a visual novel can be, but lacks variety and has little focus on, well, you know, editing process itself.

THE EDITOR offers an unusual blend of narrative adventure, newspaper management, mystery, and decision-driven simulation. Instead of placing players in the conventional role of a detective, it makes them the chief editor of a newspaper covering a politically sensitive murder case. A congressman has been killed and his aide is considered the prime suspect, but the real intrigue comes from deciding how the newspaper should frame the developing story. Developed and published by DECATREE GAMES, the game builds its identity around the idea that journalism can influence events rather than simply report them. Each working day centers on preparing a front-page story. Players decide what editorial approach to take, select headlines, and alter photographs to complement the message being communicated. These tasks are mechanically straightforward, but their consequences give them weight. A sensational headline may attract attention, while a restrained approach could protect the newspaper's reputation. Manipulating an image to reinforce a particular narrative can also influence how readers interpret events. The simplicity of these mechanics keeps the focus on judgment rather than technical com…