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“Civic Story for the PC is a really interesting visual novel. I don't know what I was expecting, but my expectations were blown away. The game tackles very heavy topics, while remaining light hearted.” 8.5 /10 – Handheld Gaming Community

“It's been interesting times in Canadian politics [in 2025] that... Feels like a real-time lesson in Civics. For Jordan Sparks, another tumultuous time in Canadian Politics inspired him to create a video game to teach young people about our political system. It's called Civic Story..." - CBC Radio: Fresh Air

Civic Story is a groundbreaking 3D Visual Novel by Shining Spark Entertainment where Players play as a citizen thrust into a sudden federal election season.

Throughout its interactive and extensively researched 8-Chapter Story, Players will experience how the election climate, charismatic politicians, and various politics socially affect us all through its comedic story full of colourful and quirky characters.

Try this relatable, comedic, and interactive new way to discover and learn Civics!

Civic Story was released for PC on Steam & Itch.io on July 28, 2023.

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Civic Story is an Independent Studio Production created with Funding Contributions from:

Canada Media Fund
Ontario Creates
Pixelles Montreal

Civic Story has been featured in a number of exhibitions, podcasts, and publications

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