VERSUS: The Elite Trials - Steal Godlike Powers or Join Them

9/6/2026, 1:35:17 AM

Release date: 12/16/2016

Tags: #indie #adventure #rpg #choices-matter #text-based #choose-your-own-adventure #story-rich #interactive-fiction

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Score: 88%Positive
Review Count: 33 reviews
Fetched At: 9/6/2026, 1:35:18 AM

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¥ 580 (JPY)

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$4.99 (USD)

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Japan Price: ¥ 580
Global Price: $4.99
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Key highlight

VERSUS: The Elite Trials is a 140,000-word text-based interactive novel where players choose to steal superpowers from gods or join them. Make critical choices that shape your destiny in this thrilling RPG adventure.

Who this is for

For fans of story-driven RPGs and text adventures, this is a must-play. The impactful choices ensure high replayability as you explore different narrative paths.

Details

Overview

VERSUS: The Elite Trials plunges players into a high-stakes narrative where the ultimate choice is yours: infiltrate the ranks of the gods to steal their superpowers, or betray your fellow prisoners and join the divine pantheon yourself. This 140,000-word interactive novel, penned by Zachary Sergi, author of the acclaimed Heroes Rise trilogy, offers a deeply immersive text-based experience. Without graphics or sound, the game relies entirely on the power of your imagination to bring its thrilling story to life.

As a sequel to Versus: The Lost Ones, you find yourself imprisoned on the planet Versus. Here, survival hinges on your ability to influence the deadly gladiatorial battles by voting for who fights.

A powerful voting bloc, the Elite Courte, comprised of thirteen prisoners, seeks to control these outcomes, adding another layer of political intrigue to your struggle.

Highlights

Choices Matter: Your decisions directly shape the narrative and determine your fate, offering significant replayability.
Immersive Text-Based Adventure: Experience a rich story driven by imagination, with no reliance on graphics or sound effects.
Intriguing Narrative: Explore themes of power, betrayal, and survival as you navigate the complex social and political landscape of planet Versus.

Who It's For

This game is perfect for fans of interactive fiction, choose-your-own-adventure stories, and RPGs who enjoy deep narratives and meaningful choices. If you appreciate games that prioritize story and character development over visual spectacle, VERSUS: The Elite Trials will captivate you.

Game Info

Developer: Choice of Games
Publisher: Choice of Games
Genre: Indie, Adventure, RPG, Text-Based, Choices Matter
Release Date: December 16, 2016
Features: Multi-player, Steam Achievements, Captions available, In-App Purchases