Experiment

Experiment thrusts players into a chilling interactive narrative where psychological research morphs into existential danger. This mobile game immerses users in a simulated behavioral study with strangers, tasking groups with collaborative challenges that escalate into moral dilemmas. Players make time-sensitive decisions via gesture controls, solve environmental puzzles, and uncover sinister truths through collected clues. Experiment stands out with its branching storylines shaped by ethical choices and relationships, blending augmented reality elements with tension-filled mini-games. For players seeking a narrative-driven thriller that tests both intellect and emotional resolve, Experiment delivers a gripping experience where every choice alters alliances and uncovers deeper conspiracies.  

Real-Time Group Decision Dynamics  

Players use swipe gestures and tap-to-vote mechanics to influence group choices during 90-second decision windows. These timed selections—like allocating limited resources or prioritizing escape routes—directly impact team cohesion metrics shown via an on-screen trust bar. Successful coordination unlocks shared inventory upgrades, while fractured groups face isolated puzzle-solving segments. The system creates cyclical tension between collective survival and individual gains, with disagreement penalties affecting later story beats.  

Morality-Driven Narrative Branching  

Through dialogue trees activated at key plot junctions, players shape their avatar’s ethical compass. Selecting empathetic responses versus ruthless pragmatism alters character-specific subplots and endgame eligibility. A morality meter visible in the inventory screen tracks leanings, blocking or enabling certain interactions—like convincing a reluctant ally or sabotering a rival. Experiment records these choices across three playthroughs, enabling comparative timeline analysis in the stats hub.  

Environmental Puzzle Integration  

Rotatable 3D environments require pinch-zooming to inspect objects and drag-and-drop pairing of symbolic items. Solving a laboratory door code might involve aligning chemical symbols from scattered notes, while a forest escape sequence demands sequencing animal sounds heard earlier. Each solved puzzle updates the group’s shared evidence board, with incorrect solutions triggering hallucination sequences that introduce new narrative variables.  

Hidden Conspiracy Clue System  

Collected documents and distorted voice memos populate a deduction interface where players connect keywords via radial menus. Linking “surveillance footage” to “military contracts” might reveal a character’s secret identity, while misfiled clues generate false accusations. Experiment rewards thorough evidence curation with unlockable backstory cinematics, though overanalysis risks triggering premature confrontations with unseen antagonists.  

Stress-Timed Psychological Challenges  

Mini-games simulate cognitive strain through heartbeat-synced tapping sequences and breath-hold bar management during interrogation scenes. Failing to match escalating rhythmic patterns degrades in-game focus, blurring screen elements until players complete meditation-style tracing exercises. These mechanics directly tie to narrative outcomes—a character’s survival might hinge on maintaining 85% accuracy during a 60-second panic-attack sequence.  

Augmented Reality Document Analysis  

Using the device’s camera, players scan real-world surfaces to “develop” encrypted messages within Experiment’s photos. Aligning virtual grids over physical objects reveals hidden coordinates or ciphers, with lighting conditions affecting decryption speed. This AR layer bridges gameplay sessions, as decoded intel from a home desk might unlock a critical storyline branch during the next playthrough.  

Key Features  

- Time-sensitive group decisions via swipe-and-tap voting mechanics  

- Ethical choice system with morality meter influencing 9 possible endings  

- Interactive 3D puzzles requiring object manipulation and clue pairing  

- AR-enabled document decryption using real-world environments  

- Heartbeat rhythm mini-games affecting character survival chances  

- Cross-playthrough timeline comparisons for narrative analysis