I, Cyborg

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In "I, Cyborg" , play as a cyborg copy of the interstellar outlaw Ypsilanti Rowe, navigating through galaxy to find a rare brain part to save your cybernetic systems. Experience 300,000 words of interactive science fiction with options to outfly, outshoot, or outwit enemies, upgrade your brain, and engage in space combat or interstellar romances. This text-based adventure offers a vast, unstoppable power of imagination, putting you in control of your own unique journey.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

79%

Audience ScoreBased on 29 reviews

story10 positive mentions

character development3 negative mentions

Engaging plot with interesting characters that players can relate to, providing a satisfying narrative experience.
Offers meaningful choices that can significantly alter the story, enhancing replay value with various paths and outcomes.
Well-written with a good balance of humor and serious themes, making for an entertaining and immersive experience.

Heavy reliance on stat checks for choices can lead to frustration, as many options are only viable if players have the correct stats.
Romance options feel rushed and underdeveloped, lacking depth and emotional connection with the characters.
The game can be confusing due to unclear stat mechanics, which detracts from the overall immersion and enjoyment.

story
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its depth, character development, and the impact of choices on the narrative, while others criticize it for being unfocused and lacking in true cyberpunk elements. Despite some frustrations with stat mechanics and character names, many found the writing engaging and the variety of story paths intriguing, leading to a generally positive reception overall.
- “Kudos to Tracey Canfield for putting together some of the most exciting, coherent, well thought-out, story and character-rich, cohesive choice games I've played yet... and I've played a lot of these.”
- “The game has a lot of variety; it will be different depending on who you ally yourself with, what ship you buy, what upgrades, etc. The story unfolds around your choices and may even lead to your death in the end.”
- “The author has a great style and a command of the language, which makes for easy reading and an exciting story.”
- “Ah, but what about the actual story?”
- “Aside from not being an actual cyborg, there sure isn't much cyberpunk in a story about a 'cyborg'.”
- “Completely ignore every choice that doesn't seem like it uses one of your chosen strengths for the rest of the story.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players have mixed feelings about the stat mechanics in the gameplay, but many appreciate the engaging story, which remains a key focus for enjoyment.
- “I'm not sure how I feel about the stat mechanics, but I really enjoyed the story, and that's what interests me the most.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features genuinely amusing writing and a strong sense of humor, complemented by meaningful choices that enhance the experience. Players appreciate the humor's effectiveness, contributing to a satisfying and well-rounded conclusion.
- “There is some genuinely amusing and humorous writing to be found here.”
- “Awesome humor and an extremely large number of meaningful choices, decent length, and a very satisfying ending that felt wrapped up all around (at least in my case).”
replayability
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Players appreciate the game's multiple paths, which enhance its replayability by offering varied experiences and outcomes.
- “There are numerous paths to explore, enhancing the replay value significantly.”
- “The game offers a variety of choices that make each playthrough feel unique.”
- “With multiple endings and different character interactions, the replayability is outstanding.”
- “There are quite a few paths for replay value.”
- “Once you finish the game, there's little incentive to play again.”
- “The lack of meaningful choices makes replaying feel pointless.”
character development
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Character development in the game is highly praised for its meaningful choices that significantly impact the player's evolution and identity, creating a sense of genuine growth. Unlike many other titles, the integration of stats and personal development feels organic and well-executed.
- “I love the choices we can make and how they affect who we are and how we evolve as a character. It's simply a marvel! The stats and personal character development don't feel tacked on like in many other games.”
- “The character development feels shallow and lacks meaningful choices that impact the story.”
- “I was disappointed by how predictable the character arcs were; they didn't evolve in any surprising ways.”
- “The lack of depth in character relationships made it hard to feel invested in their development.”