Overview
Step into a gritty, near-future metropolis in Rent-a-Vice, a compelling text-based cyberpunk-noir mystery from Choice of Games. This 150,000-word interactive novel plunges you into a world where the wealthy can rent the virtual experiences of others, indulging in extreme vices vicariously. You play as a private investigator grappling with personal demons, navigating a complex narrative shaped entirely by your decisions. The game offers a deep dive into ethical quandaries and the dark side of escapism, all powered by the boundless potential of your imagination.
Highlights
- Immersive Narrative: Experience a rich, 150,000-word cyberpunk-noir story where your choices have significant consequences.
- Text-Based Adventure: Dive into a world without graphics or sound, relying solely on text and your imagination to drive the narrative.
- Choice-Driven Gameplay: As an RPG and adventure title, your decisions directly influence the story's progression and outcome.
Who It's For
Rent-a-Vice is perfect for players who enjoy deep, narrative-driven experiences, particularly those with a taste for cyberpunk and noir aesthetics. Fans of interactive fiction, text-based RPGs, and stories that explore complex ethical themes will find themselves engrossed in its dark, imaginative world. If you appreciate games where your choices truly matter and enjoy piecing together a mystery through text, this is a title to consider.
Game Info
Developed and published by Choice of Games, Rent-a-Vice was released on May 24, 2018. It falls under the Adventure and RPG genres, with a strong emphasis on its Choose Your Own Adventure and Text-Based gameplay. The game supports Steam Achievements and Steam Cloud, and features captions for accessibility. While it is a paid title, its narrative depth and replayability offer significant value for fans of the genre. User reception is mixed, indicating a polarizing but potentially rewarding experience for the right player.
