The Jones Way: Beyond the Dark
Reveal the truth behind stereotypes by swiping or tapping to peel away assumptions in this interactive visual story about Jack's life.
How to play
- Read the initial assumption presented on the screen for the current milestone.
- Swipe across the image or tap the reveal button to peel away the dark layer.
- Continue peeling until you cross the ninety-two percent threshold to trigger the light burst.
- Read the truth and the accompanying story about Jack's actual life experiences.
- Click the next milestone button to proceed to the following scene in the gallery.
Controls
- Touch
- Swipe across the screen or tap the reveal button to peel the image.
- Keyboard
- Not supported.
- Mouse
- Click and drag or click the reveal button to peel away the image.
More about this game
The Jones Way: Beyond the Dark is an interactive visual story where you challenge stereotypes about blindness. The goal is to reveal the reality hidden beneath common assumptions across three distinct milestones. You progress by swiping or tapping to peel away the dark, stereotypical image, revealing a bright, truthful image underneath. The difficulty remains constant, focusing on the narrative journey. A run ends after completing all three milestones, presenting a final message about seeing the person, not the outline, and offering a chance to restart.
Tips
- Swiping covers more ground quickly; a full swipe distance requires moving your cursor or finger 520 units across the screen.
- Tapping the reveal button instantly removes a set amount of the image, specifically twenty-eight percent per individual tap, making it a fast alternative to swiping.
- You do not need to peel the entire image manually; once you reveal ninety-two percent, the rest automatically clears with a light burst.
Questions
How many milestones are there in the story?
There are exactly three milestones to complete. You will explore themes of isolation, leadership, and independence, learning about Jack's life as a musician, community builder, and father.
What happens when I finish all three milestones?
You will see a final endcard message reminding you to see the person, not the outline. From there, you can click the restart button to experience the gallery again.
How does the auto-finish threshold work?
As you swipe or tap, the game tracks your progress. Once you reach the ninety-two percent completion mark, the game automatically finishes the peel, spawning twenty-eight glowing particles.