Two Falls (Nishu Takuatshina)

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Two Falls (Nishu Takuatshina) is a first-person single player, narrative-driven experience that presents contrasting perspectives on French and Indigenous first [link deleted] prepared to face the dangers of Canadian wilderness and to make choices that could affect your characters. Explore 17th century Canadian wilderness in this 3D linear game and experience the intertwining journeys of Jeanne, a French King’s Daughter stranded far from the French colonies and Maikan, a young Innu hunter trying to uncover what is disturbing his native forest, land of his ancestors.

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Unreliable Narrators
Release date:
08 November 2024
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All Steam reviews:
Very Positive (121)

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Two Falls (Nishu Takuatshina) is a first-person single player, narrative-driven experience that presents contrasting perspectives on French and Indigenous first encounters. Be prepared to face the dangers of Canadian wilderness and to make choices that could affect your characters.



Explore 17th century Canadian wilderness in this 3D linear game and experience the intertwining journeys of Jeanne, a French King’s Daughter stranded far from the French colonies and Maikan, a young Innu hunter trying to uncover what is disturbing his native forest, land of his ancestors.


Jeanne is a strong-willed French woman who set sail to the colonies of Nouvelle-France, hoping to start a better life overseas. After her ship runs aground, she and the dog Capitaine emerge as its sole survivors. Forced to weather the dangers of Canada’s uncharted wilderness, her faith in God will be tested as she makes her way to Quebec. Will she remain a Saint in the face of impossible odds? Or commit grave sins for the sake of survival?


A young hunter-gatherer from an isolated Innu community, Maikan is the great-grandson of a medicine man, and has never known what life was before the arrival of white men. After discovering a sinister phenomenon that threatens the future of his people, he sets off on a journey west, hoping to uncover the mystery behind the land’s defilement. Tradition will guide his path through unfamiliar wilderness. But nothing can prepare him for first contact with the outsiders.

Will you dare to experience this thrilling and enthralling mystery?


As you play through Two Falls, you'll uncover the distinct realities and cultures of Jeanne and Maikan, each with their unique perspective on life. With two distinct artistic and musical directions, you'll interpret the events from their points of view and discover that a single event can have vastly different meanings for each character.



The game's mechanics serve the story, with detective-like scene inspections and exploration of unique 17th-century environments. With each decision, you'll be drawn deeper into the story, questioning your own beliefs and becoming fully immersed in the historical inspirations of the game.




While the story of Two Falls follows a linear path, your choices and actions within the game will have an impact on how Jeanne and Maikan evolve throughout their journey. As they come to terms with the upheaval of their familiar world, you'll feel their struggles and triumphs in a deeply immersive experience.




Two Falls is a game about Indigenous stories, created in collaboration with Indigenous creative minds.
The composer (Eadsé), art director, writer, some actors and 3D artists all come from various Native communities from Canada.
We also work with a Council of Elders composed of First Nations members, who advise, guide, and explain which versions of the story they want to put forward.



Two Falls is a story told through a game.


  • Visit breathtaking and immersive environments crafted with Unreal Engine 5.
  • Immerse yourself in the adventure through two unique perspectives, with distinct artistic and sound directions.
  • Meet fascinating and contrasting characters that will challenge your beliefs and values.
  • Unfold a rich, captivating, and emotionally charged storyline.
  • Interact with a lovable canine companion that will accompany you on your journey.
  • Enjoy an authentic and original soundtrack created by a talented Indigenous musician and singer.

Recommended system requirements

minimum*

OS:
Windows 10
Processor:
Intel i5-8600K / Ryzen 2700 or higher with 6 cores+
Memory:
16 GB RAM
Graphics:
Nvidia RTX 1070 / AMD RX Vega-64 or higher with 6GB+ VRAM
DirectX:
Version 11
Storage:
15 GB available space
Sound Card:
DirectX 10 compatible
Additional Notes:
SSD recommended for a better experience

recommended*

OS:
Windows 10
Processor:
Intel i5-9600K / Ryzen 3600 or higher with 6 cores+
Memory:
16 GB RAM
Graphics:
Nvidia RTX 2060 / AMD RX 5700 or higher with 8GB+ VRAM
DirectX:
Version 11
Storage:
15 GB available space
Sound Card:
DirectX 10 compatible
Additional Notes:
SSD recommended for a better experience

User reviews

Hairy Mary
Recommended | 31 Mar 2025
7.1h played

This is a lovingly crafted game about Canada in the 1700s. It is mainly in visual novel style where you have to make some decisions and the rest is a walking simulator. It is very linear with little interaction. The

Helpful: 26
DrBenStoneSage
Not recommended | 25 Feb 2025
3.7h played

Gameplay-wise this game has barely any interaction. It felt more like watching a movie. There's a bit of inconsistency when you can sprint or not. It's a very railroady game. The story was pretty good, and the

Helpful: 34
stunellie
Recommended | 15 Jan 2025
5.4h played

An excellent walking-sim-like narrative game, set in 17th century French-colonial Canada, which has enough confidence in its immersive storytelling to avoid falling back upon traditional gaming elements, such as

Helpful: 9
AtomicAus123
Recommended | 15 Feb 2025
7.2h played

I'm going to do this in three parts: What I liked What bothered me Technical issues First of all I should say that for a first game, this was beautifully made. Not only does it work smoothly most of the time and look

Helpful: 7
lowpolytears
Recommended | 02 May 2025
8.5h played

I wouldn’t really recommend it, but I’d like to support the small developer. I’d give this game a solid 5/10. Pros: Firewatch-style visuals Unique Indigenous perspective Keeps you engaged Chill, narrative-driven

Helpful: 8
Sayukimon
Recommended | 29 May 2025
6.4h played

I'm not sure what I was expecting, I try not to spoil games to much before I play. But this story walk through was so beautifully done. So sad and tragic. Well written walking sim, only sometimes did it feel slow (I

Helpful: 5