Target of Desire: Episode 1

About

Target of Desire: Episode 1 is a point-and-click adventure with beat-em-up moments and visual novel storytelling. You play as Maia, a woman constantly chased by suited strangers. The game alternates between stealthy evasion, dialogue-driven exploration, and sudden brawls as you uncover why these men are after her. A second thread follows Maria, whose blog posts and social media updates run parallel to Maia’s journey. These texts offer context and hints that tie both characters’ fates together. The game’s standout feature is its use of real-time blog entries that expand the world beyond the main story. Players report spending hours cross-referencing Maria’s online posts with events in the game to decode the full mystery. Though its 2017 release shows some age in presentation, the layered narrative and mix of genres still hold appeal. Available on PC and mobile, it fits well into casual play sessions.

Storyline

Maia is followed by men in suits. She avoids them, while she tries to discover why they are following her, as she learns more about her reality. Maria works at a university, but there is more to her story...