Whiskey-Four

About

Whiskey-Four is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Hosted Games and was released on November 7, 2024. It received very positive reviews from players.

Whiskey-Four is a single-player, text-based role-playing game featuring an intriguing story where you play a retired contract killer reactivated to confront a galaxy-threatening menace. Amidst deadly enemies—including corpos, cops, and even your undead ex—you must navigate complex relationships and shape the fate of the universe with your choices.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player

Skip User Reviews

92%

Audience ScoreBased on 77 reviews

story17 positive mentions

The writing is compelling, with a gripping storyline and well-developed characters that draw players in.
The game offers a unique blend of sci-fi action and noir elements, creating an engaging and immersive experience.
Despite its linearity, the game provides enough choices to personalize the experience, making it a memorable interactive novel.

The lack of a save/load system can be frustrating, especially given the game's length and the potential for making poor choices.
Many choices feel superficial and do not significantly impact the story, leading to a more linear experience than some players might expect.
Some players may find the character's predefined background and relationships limiting, reducing the sense of agency typically found in interactive fiction.

story
53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
62%
6%
The story has received mixed reviews, with many praising its engaging writing, memorable characters, and immersive world-building, while others criticize its linearity and limited impactful choices. Some players appreciate the depth and realism of character interactions, while others feel the narrative lacks significant player agency, making it more of an interactive novel than a traditional choose-your-own-adventure experience. Overall, the story is described as entertaining and well-crafted, though it may not satisfy those seeking extensive branching paths or world-changing decisions.
- “The story is well done, with some memorable characters and a world that was genuinely cool to discover.”
- “Absolutely excellent, extremely organic story that was very well written.”
- “Great story, great writing, amazing world building.”
- “The story and plot were written by an idiot.”
- “Unfortunately, I was disappointed with the lack of actual choice involved in this story.”
- “Although the game does have a great amount of endings and epilogues, and a couple of stats it keeps track of in the background, outside of the endings the choices don't change the story very drastically.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized as aggressive and funny, with a notable presence of deadpan elements, contributing to an overall enjoyable comedic experience.
- “The humor in this game is spot on, blending clever wordplay with absurd situations that keep me laughing.”
- “I love how the game uses deadpan delivery to create hilarious moments that catch you off guard.”
- “The witty dialogue and unexpected jokes make every interaction a joy, adding a delightful layer to the gameplay.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is praised for its varied and interesting cast of characters, smooth dialogue, and impressive action scenes, all contributing to a tense ambiance that effectively captures elements of cosmic horror.
- “The cast of characters is varied and interesting, and the tense atmosphere combined with cosmic horror is exceptionally well done.”
- “The dialogue flows smoothly, enhancing the immersive experience of the game's atmosphere.”
- “The action scenes are amazing, contributing to the overall intensity of the game's atmosphere.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users appreciate the music in the game, often highlighting its compatibility with other soundtracks, such as Mass Effect's, enhancing their overall gaming experience. The music is seen as a significant and enjoyable element that complements gameplay.
- “Playing this while Mass Effect's whole soundtrack in the background was one of the best decisions I've made.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by poignant moments that evoke deep feelings, such as a powerful flashback that juxtaposes intimate connections with themes of sacrifice and the vastness of the universe, creating a profound sense of beauty and tragedy.
- “That flashback a second before the bullet pierced his brain, sitting side by side with Uly, shoulders touching, the infinite stars before them, then sacrificing themselves for the malice of those stars... the beauty of a circle.”