The ORPHEUS Ruse

A great interactive adventure mixing elements of science fiction with espionage, where every choice you make dynamically affects the story through the simple but effective game mechanism. An added twist is the ability to transfer your consciousness into different host bodies, similarly to the old Fighting Fantasy Gamebook "Magehunter". Well worth checking out, particularly given it's written by Paul Gresty, the shining light of modern interactive fiction.

The stat system is an absolute chore and the game isnt fun to replay

This is probably the best written game I have ever played. It is a complex perplexing story. It is better written than most books.

I first saw this game on the steam store on my PC where I was able to download a demo. The demo was short but it was enough to get me hooked. I decided to buy it on my phone instead and I don't regret it! Thanks for an awesome story. :)

A nice instance of the choose-your-own-adventure game. I didn't feel as drawn in as with some other games, but it's quite playable and with some replay value.

Terrible. It is as if the author believed that complexity alone equates to good plotting. I found myself bored with the story, and apathetic about all of the characters. Not worth the money.

The best of the CoC games I have read (about 5). Has an engrossing spy theme with a touch of x-men in there as well (without being cheesy). The choices were weighty and made me have to stop to wring my hands at times. There are a number of fascinating characters, especially the villain. Highly recommended

The story is long and interesting. It needs a squel.

This COG is more novel-like that most. It is against the backdrop of Paris and other European locales, like any good spy thriller. But as a psychic spy, you are part of an organization trying to protect other psychics from the world at large. Unfortunately, not all psychics want to remain in the shadows. While on a mission, your body is kidnapped and you must find it before your consciousness dissipates.

This is the first CoG where I got bored within the first 2 chapters. It's not the best...