Games That Weren't^®

“In the wake of the First World War, amid crumbling empires, economic depression swept the world. International tension eased but remained present as some countries sought refuge in the ideologies of Fascism and Communism.

It became and area of rebellion, civil war… and spies!

The story follows the progess of a French secret service agent, Monsieur Phillip Grouchy. Returning from a disastrous mission in London, Phillip is severly reprimanded by his superiors. Although certain that he was betrayed, he can show no evidence to excuse his failure. Subsequently, the success of his next mission is vital to regain lost credibility. However, as he discovers the ever-increasing dangers of his current assigments, he begins to suspect that he may be walking into a trap and that the traitor may be closer to him than he thought…”

“By 1998, New York has become a violent police state. Ravaged by constant gang warfare and organised crime, the police have fallen back, leaving no-go areas in the control of the drug barons. Disease is rife and areas of the city are frequently sealed off to control an epidemic.

And yet, throughout all of this, life goes on as normally as possible for the people of Manhattan.

John Schulz is a computer operator for the Rosling Corporation. He lives with his girlfriend, Val, in a basement apartment in the Chinatown area.

One night after a row, Val leaves the apartment and vanishes. John’s worries turn to a nightmare when he learns that the police suspect him of foul play. Knowing the Justice Department’s ´Shoot First, Ask Questions Later´ policy, John goes into hiding.

His fugitive search for Val uncovers deeper crime and corruption than he ever imagined…”