Players Like...

❤ Game Premise and Narrative

The game tasks players with interrogating an AI suspect of a murder case, casting them in the role of an "excellent police officer."

❤ Emergent and Open-Ended Gameplay

Players can use a wide variety of conversational tactics to try and get the AI to confess, from threats and insults to more empathetic approaches. One highlight is the open-ended, emergent nature of the gameplay, with players reporting successful confessions through methods like threatening to kill and defile the suspect's mother, giving the suspect a wedgie, and even pretending to be the suspect's mother. The freedom to experiment creatively captivates participants.

❤ Unpredictable AI Responses

Another engaging aspect is the unpredictable AI responses. Since the suspect's dialogue is generated in real-time by ChatGPT, each playthrough unfolds uniquely. Players delight in pushing the boundaries, such as claiming to have found the suspect's wooden spoon at the crime scene or asking what their preferred hypothetical murder weapon would be (a pillow, oddly enough). The AI's emotional circuit, which increases its "heartbeat" as the interrogation progresses, adds tension as players try to identify when the suspect becomes uncomfortable.

❤ Replayability and Experimentation

The game's short 10-15 minute playtime encourages replayability and experimentation. Players can easily try out different approaches without feeling overly invested, further contributing to the appeal of this creative, humorous interactive fiction experience.