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Szybowcowa '87

Szybowcowa '87 puts you in the cockpit of a glider pilot navigating the skies over a small Polish town in the late 1980s. You manage your aircraft, master thermal currents, and complete missions that intertwine with the daily lives of townspeople below. The game blends flight simulation with light adventure elements, inviting exploration of both the landscape and personal stories set against a Cold War-era backdrop.

Adventure Open World Simulation Visual Novel
Szybowcowa '87
Release Date:
Platform:
Windows (10, 11)
Developer:
Pictureworks
Publisher:
Instytut Pamięci Narodowej
About this game

Szybowcowa '87 Overview

This game requires a VR headset in order to play and is available in Polish language only.

DISCOVER THE HIDDEN PRINTING HOUSE OF FIGHTING SOLIDARITY AND IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE SECRETS OF 80s RESISTANCE

“Szybowcowa ’87” transports players back to the 1980s, right into a secret printing house of Fighting Solidarity located in an apartment on Szybowcowa Street in Wrocław’s Gądów district. This Virtual Reality experience allows you to explore the place where the members of the Fighting Solidarity movement produced illegal press materials in their struggle against the communist regime. With authentic resources digitized from original documents, players can immerse themselves in the atmosphere of the resistance movement, and actively participate in the events that transpired during this tumultuous period.

Fighting Solidarity, a Polish anti-communist underground organization founded in Wrocław, gathered hundreds of members and thousands of supporters. It was in the printing house on Szybowcowa where underground publications were produced on semitransparent blotting paper, which was prohibited by the authorities.

Key Features:

A story set in the realities of the 1980s, reflecting the activities of Fighting Solidarity and the struggles of the resistance

Gameplay that combines elements of exploration, the production of clandestine press, and listening to intercepted communications from the opposition.

A unique opportunity to discover the historical location where underground press materials were created

Intricately detailed artifacts and documents sourced from real archival materials, providing a deeper understanding of life in the People’s Republic of Poland

Can Your PC Run It?

System Requirements

Minimum:
  • System: Windows 10
  • Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 1600, Core i5 6600K
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, AMD Radeon RX 560
  • Storage: 1000 MB available space
  • Additional Notes: oculus rift/oculus quest 2; Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Easy Install and Play

Instructions

  1. Click the download button. You can also select a previous version if available.
  2. You’ll be redirected to Vidgazoo. Wait 5 seconds, then directly click the button or copy the link.
    • Make sure you have a supported download client installed (it’s free here) before downloading.
  3. Once the download process reaches 100%, locate the downloaded files.
    • Get ready for installation and make sure you have enough disk space for the game.
  4. To Install DRM-free Szybowcowa '87:
    • Run or double-click setup_szybowcowa_87_********.exe to launch the installer.
    • Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
    • If a DLC folder is included, run any .exe files inside it as well.
  5. Once the installation is complete, launch the game and start playing.

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