Hero or Villain: Genesis – A Text-Based Interactive Novel

Hero or Villain: Genesis by Hosted Games is a 330,000-word interactive novel for Android devices. The game is text-based, but it comes with illustrations to help set the scene. The story revolves around you, as you balance the challenges of leading a normal life and attempting to defeat evil or wreak havoc on the world.

You can choose to become a hero or a villain, and your choices will control the story. There are dozens of powers to choose from, such as super-speed, mind control, and the power of fire. You can also build your own gadgets, improve the quality of your armor or the weapons mounted on it. Make alliances with other heroes and attempt to find a sidekick that works with you. The game allows you to play as male, female, or non-binary, and you can romance many of the other characters.

Hero or Villain: Genesis has many different game paths, with over two dozen different endings. It also has several difficulty settings, so you can play as a mighty invincible hero or just somebody only slightly more powerful than an average human. The game is free to play and is available for download on the Google Play Store.