Loop: the distress call

About

Loop: The Distress Call is a text-driven thriller where your decisions steer the narrative. You respond to urgent messages from Ensign Althea Young, whose ship is failing and crew falling ill. Each reply shapes her actions and relationships, with even minor choices leading to wildly different outcomes. The story unfolds through timed notifications that mimic real-life urgency, forcing you to weigh ethics, trust, and survival. With over 1000 branching paths and 30 distinct endings, the game emphasizes cause and effect. Player communities note its tight pacing and emotional weight, though the nonlinear structure demands attention. Advenworks’ 2020 release leans into mobile convenience without sacrificing depth, making it a standout in choice-based storytelling. The lack of hand-holding means some may struggle, but those who commit find a rewarding web of consequences.

Storyline

Loop is an interactive story in which every choice radically changes the story. Your behavior and the bonds you build with the character will drastically affect the outcome. There are 30+ ends and 1000+ paths possible. You receive a distress signal from Ensign Althea Young: her ship is malfunctioning and the rest of the crew is compromised by a mysterious sickness. You’re the only person who can help. As Althea struggles to understand what is happening, she will contact you throughout the day through notifications by sending you her findings and fears. Each choice is important, and your behavior is decisive: the smallest interaction can have fatal consequences. Make your own decisions. Choose how you want to assist Althea’s efforts to save her ship and crewmates— and discover the numerous endings. The case can’t be solved without you. Listen to Althea. YOU can help.