180 Files: The Aegis Project

About

180 Files: The Aegis Project casts you as Agent 180, a secret agent figuring out a conspiracy after an informant’s death. Play unfolds entirely through text, with decisions shaping outcomes in a 184,000-word spy thriller. Balance mission objectives with personal stakes as you navigate corporate espionage, moral dilemmas, and hidden threats. Dialogue and action choices drive the story, blending investigation with high-stakes intrigue. Written by Karelia Hall, this Choice of Games title leans into branching narratives and tight writing. With no visuals to distract, the focus stays on pacing and consequence. Players report a tense atmosphere and multiple endings tied to loyalty versus self-interest. Released in 2020, it’s a streamlined experience for those who prefer narrative depth over combat mechanics. The text-only format may not suit everyone but rewards close reading and strategic thinking.

Storyline

Uncover a web of evil as an elite superspy! You might break a few rules—or a few hearts—but you won’t break cover. As Agent 180, a star secret agent, you've never found a problem you couldn't solve with guns, gadgets, or a devastating quip. But after a personal tragedy sends your life off course, your next mission will test you to your very limits. 180 Files: The Aegis Project is a 184,000 word interactive spy thriller by Karelia Hall, where your choices control the story. It's entirely text-based—without graphics or sound effects—and fueled by the vast, unstoppable power of your imagination. An ex-informant is dead—and you’re sent to find out why. As you go undercover at the sinister company he worked for, dangerous secrets begin to emerge, along with shadows from your own past. Can you infiltrate the company in time to stop a deadly plot? And with your career in the balance, will you follow orders to the bitter end—or be tempted into a deal with the devil?