The Far Reaches

I've been working on Voyager Games' The Far Reaches since its early days, and we're closing in on things being showable. Voyagergames.com has been revamped, and I can finally post the first images for the game:











Far Reaches will be an exploration and expedition simulation, with an astounding amount of detail. Visit the website for more: http://www.voyagergames.com

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