Redacted : ground zero (wip)

I’ve begun work on my first game, Redacted: Ground Zero. I’ve always loved story-driven games that combine deep character interactions, moral dilemmas, and immersive world-building. So, I thought, why not create one of my own?

IF inspired by Contro (2019), SCP Foundation, X-files

Demo: PROLOGUE

In the aftermath of World War II, a classified mission pulls you into the shadowy remnants of a conflict no one dares to acknowledge. Whispers of rogue Nazi scientists and reality-warping experiments have surfaced, threatening to plunge Europe—and perhaps the world—into chaos once more. As an MI5 field agent, you’re tasked with uncovering the truth buried beneath layers of secrecy, lies, and betrayal.

Every lead points toward Projekt Schwarzfeld and the catastrophic events of Threshold Zero, a forgotten chapter of the war that defies explanation. But some secrets were never meant to be unearthed. As you navigate a labyrinth of conspiracy, forbidden technology, and fractured reality, you’ll confront forces that question the limits of human understanding—and the cost of wielding power beyond comprehension.

Redacted: Ground Zero is a story of espionage, moral dilemmas, and the unraveling of truths hidden in the shadows of history. Will you rise to the challenge, or will the truth consume you?

Summary

• Master anomalies and adapt your skills.

Harness strange, reality-defying abilities tied to anomalies—whether it’s manipulating probability, stepping through dimensions, or stabilizing reality itself. Unlock and refine these abilities as you uncover their true potential.

• Investigate a fractured world. Explore sites of catastrophic anomalies, from the eerie remnants of Threshold Zero in the Bavarian Alps to the clandestine Red Academy in Siberia. Encounter twisted phenomena, uncover hidden truths, and decide what to do with what you find.

• Make critical, world-altering choices. Will you prioritize saving your team, containing anomalies, or acquiring forbidden knowledge for the Bureau? Each decision changes the relationships you build, the missions you undertake, and the fate of Baseline Reality.

• Face enemies born of anomaly experimentation. Encounter Die Gebrochenen—the Fractured—twisted results of Nazi experiments with anomalies. Face other rogue forces, like defectors, rival nations, or anomaly-enhanced mercenaries seeking control of forbidden power.

• Navigate a morally gray world. Decide where your loyalty lies—with the Bureau, with humanity, or with yourself. Will you uphold the fragile stability of reality or risk everything for greater power and knowledge?

• Fall in love—or not. Form deep connections with up to four romantic options, from an idealistic scientist to a cynical spy. Your choices in love will offer new strengths—or dangerous distractions—in the face of looming threats.

Love Interests

**Charlie Hayes (he/him or she/her) : The Bold Truth-Seeker •
“The truth isn’t pretty, it isn’t safe, and it sure as hell isn’t kind—but if I don’t drag it into the light, who will?”

A resourceful American journalist working undercover to investigate Nazi remnants and their experiments. • Bold, witty, and fiercely independent,

**Theo Adler (he/him): The Haunted Genius •
Knowledge doesn’t absolve you of guilt—it sharpens it, until every answer feels like a blade at your throat.”

A German defector and former scientist of Projekt Schwarzfeld. Now a reluctant informant for the Bureau. •Quiet, intelligent, and burdened by guilt.

**Eleanor “Ellie” Blackwood (she/her): The Steadfast Operative •
“You don’t look back in this line of work—not at the enemy, not at your mistakes, and definitely not at the people you couldn’t save.”

A British SOE operative and expert infiltrator now reassigned to the Bureau’s task force. • Calm, disciplined, and focused,

**Damien Laurent (he/they): The Enigmatic Opportunist •
“Morality is a luxury for those who’ve never had to bargain with the devil—and I’ve shaken his hand more times than I care to count.”

A French art dealer with connections to the black market and underground resistance networks. • Charismatic, flirtatious, and morally ambiguous

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Thank you so much for checking out my story! I’m really excited to share it with you, but I know there’s always room to improve. English isn’t even one of my three main languages, so if you notice anything that feels off, or if you have thoughts about the story, I’d love to hear your feedback.

Your input means a lot to me and will help make this story even better. Whether it’s a small detail or a big suggestion, feel free to share!

Thank you for being part of this journey.

– Director A

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This sounds super cool and awesome! Can’t wait to see how it evolves over time and where the story goes!

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So peak

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Super excited

It’s exciting that there will be a places to explode - Alps, Siberia - that never appear in interactive fiction.

Also Nazi experiments :skull: It’s so promising and rare theme