Acolyte: Your AI Assistant Becomes Your Detective Partner

7/19/2026, 8:53:59 AM

Release date: 6/28/2022

Tags: #detective #artificial-intelligence #interactive-fiction #investigation #dialogue-heavy #mystery #story-rich #puzzle

User Reviews

Score: 76%Mostly Positive
Review Count: 63 reviews
Fetched At: 7/19/2026, 8:53:59 AM

Live Store Snapshot

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Japan Price: ¥ 1,120
Global Price: $10.99
Sale Status: Regular pricing
Price Checked At: 7/19/2026, 8:53:57 AM

Key highlight

Acolyte is a narrative ARG and detective game where you partner with a free-talking AI assistant to uncover dark secrets at a tech startup. Released June 28, 2022, by Superstring.

Who this is for

For those who enjoy unique AI interactions and deep narrative mysteries, Acolyte offers an engaging detective experience where your AI partner learns and adapts.

🖥️ Hardware Guide for Comfortable Play

Based on the game's recommended specs, showing a comfortable performance target and example parts (PassMark reference)

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CPU

Game's recommended spec

Quad Core 2.3GHz or equivalent processor

No PassMark data — please check the manufacturer's site

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GPU

Game's recommended spec

Direct X 11.0 compliant video card with 2GB RAM (NVidia GeForce GTX 750 or AMD Radeon HD 7850)

Comfortable play target

5,073 pts(~130% above spec of 3,902 pts)

Parts near this range

GeForce GTX 10505,049 pts GeForce GTX 1050 3GB5,114 pts GeForce GTX 16304,972 pts

* Scores are reference values. Actual performance varies by in-game settings, resolution, and system environment.

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Details

Overview

Acolyte is a unique narrative ARG and detective game that places you in the role of a remote employee at Nanomax, a cutting-edge tech startup. Your primary tool and companion is your very own Acolyte, a digital assistant designed for natural, free-flowing conversation without pre-scripted dialogue options. As you integrate into Nanomax's culture, you'll uncover a darker reality beneath the surface, marked by unexplained firings, missing personnel, and a mysterious, highly classified bug within the Acolyte's code. The game blends interactive fiction with puzzle-solving and investigation, all driven by your interactions with your AI.

Highlights

Dynamic AI Companion: Interact with your Acolyte through natural language, making it a true partner in your investigation.
Engaging Narrative: Unravel a corporate mystery filled with intrigue, unexplained events, and hidden secrets within a tech startup.
Detective Gameplay: Employ your deductive skills to piece together clues and solve puzzles as you navigate the unfolding story.

Who It's For

This game is perfect for players who enjoy deep, story-rich experiences, detective mysteries, and interactive fiction. If you're fascinated by artificial intelligence and enjoy games where dialogue and investigation are key, Acolyte offers a compelling experience.