The Agency - Explore with Caution-narrative-driven exploration game

Example

Players use commands like 'North', 'South', 'East', 'West', 'Up', and 'Down' to move through the building's floors and rooms. This mechanic is vital for discovering hidden areas and escape routes.

Scenario

Upon entering a dimly lit office, the player might be prompted to explore further by choosing to go 'East' towards a flickering light or 'West' back to the hallway, decisions that can lead to finding crucial items or encountering hazards.

Example

The game incorporates complex puzzles through interactions with the environment, such as decoding messages from old terminals or rearranging books in a library to reveal a secret passage.

Scenario

A player encounters a locked door with a numeric keypad. Nearby, an old email on a computer hints at significant dates and events. The player must deduce the correct code to unlock the door, potentially by linking these dates to the company’s founding year.

Example

The narrative evolves based on the player’s decisions and the items they collect. Each choice can open up new narrative branches or close others.

Scenario

If a player picks up a mysterious key card early in the game, it might later grant them access to a restricted area, which alters the storyline by unveiling a secret corporate conspiracy.