The Insider

Setting:

The entire environment of this game is a wasteland. There is a deadly smog as a result of fossil fuel overuse leading to the entire destruction of the environment. The smog that covers the land indefinitely is ultimately deadly to those who breathe it in. Masks and regulators are worn in protection of this. Animals that were taken by the smog have evolved at an incredible rate as a survival mechanism. They have mutated in ways to be able to live amongst the smog. As a result, they have improved eyesight as well as extra protective eyelids. Their lung capacity has increased and strengthened, leading to easier breathing ability. This has resulted in the decrease of tiring out when hunting. There is no evidence that there is life in the ocean or rivers due to the high acidity levels found there.

Walkthrough:

You can win the game 4 ways. By collecting at least two samples.

This can be done in different pathways.

Win by all three samples: Pumpkin, Water, DNA

Walkthrough:

.. -> … -> wait -> listen -> get up -> search backpack -> investigate -> wait -> see more -> go to bed ->wake up early -> take a closer look -> 1 -> 2 -> 3 -> take a closer look -> search -> keep digging ->keep digging -> leave the scene -> backpack -> first aid -> leave backpack -> (Can choose either choice here) -> search -> enter the forest -> go left -> relax -> follow sound of water -> look around-> go right -> continue down path -> go back -> hide -> stay calm -> wait -> don’t move -> take sample -> communication device -> END

Win by two samples: Pumpkin and water

Walkthrough:

.. -> … -> wait -> listen -> get up -> search backpack -> investigate -> wait -> see more -> go to bed ->wake up early -> take a closer look -> 1 -> 2 -> 3 -> take a closer look -> search -> keep digging ->keep digging -> leave the scene -> backpack -> first aid -> leave backpack -> (Can choose either choice here) -> search -> enter the forest -> go left -> relax -> follow sound of water -> look around-> go right -> continue down path -> go back -> run -> don’t turn back -> wait it out -> wake up ->

END

Win by two samples (alt.) Pumpkin and DNA

Walkthrough:

.. -> … -> wait -> listen -> get up -> search backpack -> investigate -> wait -> see more -> go to bed ->wake up early -> take a closer look -> 1 -> 2 -> 3 -> take a closer look -> search -> keep digging ->keep digging -> leave the scene -> backpack -> first aid -> leave backpack -> (Can choose either choice here) -> search -> enter the forest -> go left -> relax -> follow sound of water -> look around-> go forward -> Hide -> Stay calm -> wait -> don’t move -> take sample -> communication device ->

END

Win by two samples (alt.) Water and DNA. (Can either choose to wake up early and not investigate the mess in town or choose to sleep in and listen in [results in missed opportunity] or sleep in and go to woods)

.. -> … -> wait -> listen -> get up -> search backpack -> investigate -> wait -> see more -> go to bed ->wake up early -> forget and go to forest --> right -> continue -> back -> Hide -> Stay calm -> wait ->don’t move -> take sample -> communication device -> END

OR

.. -> … -> wait -> listen -> try get sleep -> sleep in -> listen in -> more information --> follow directions-> look around -> Hide -> Stay calm -> wait -> don’t move -> take sample -> communication device ->

END

You can lose multiple ways during the game

Lose by only collecting 1 sample

Abandoning the mission:

.. -> … -> wait -> listen -> try get sleep -> sleep in -> listen in -> more information --> abort mission ->destroy device

Choosing the wrong backpack item in an intense moment:

Choosing food or water to clean your wound

Panicking in the forest

Climbing the cliff:

Determined to keep climbing the cliff when you choose to turn right in the forest