Tesla: War of the Currents

Can one assistant change the course of electrical history?

Tesla: War of the Currents is an interactive text-based science-fiction adventure where your choices directly alter the outcome of the real-world rivalry between Nikola Tesla and Thomas Edison. This 225,000-word novel uses no graphics or sound effects—only your imagination and your decisions drive the narrative forward.

You step into the role of Tesla’s laboratory assistant in 1886. Your tasks extend beyond scientific work: you manage the inventor’s finances, his personal life, and his public image. You must counter Edison’s espionage attempts, navigate pressure from financial magnates like J.P. Morgan, and interact with historical figures such as Mark Twain and Edison’s own daughter, who may become a romantic interest.

Core gameplay mechanics

The game operates on a branching narrative system. Every choice you make—from a simple conversation to a major business decision—has measurable consequences on the story’s progression. The system tracks multiple variables simultaneously: your reputation with key characters, your scientific knowledge, your financial resources, and your influence over historical events.

• Character customization: You can play as male, female, or non-binary. Your character’s sexuality is fully customizable: gay, straight, bisexual, or asexual/aromantic. This affects dialogue options and relationship paths throughout the story.

• Three distinct playstyles: The narrative adapts to your approach. You can focus on creating impressive inventions (scientific path), using sharp social skills (diplomatic path), or executing ruthless business maneuvers (financial path). Each path unlocks unique scenes, challenges, and endings.

• Historical event manipulation: You have the power to change key historical moments. Will you help Tesla complete the Wardenclyffe Tower? Can you prevent Edison from destroying Tesla’s laboratory? Your actions rewrite the timeline of electrical history.

Detailed feature breakdown

• Branching narrative engine: Over 225,000 words of interactive text with multiple endings based on cumulative player decisions across all chapters.

• Historical character interactions: Dialogue and relationship systems for Thomas Edison, George Westinghouse, J.P. Morgan, Mark Twain, and Edison’s daughter.

• Resource management system: Track your laboratory budget, personal finances, and scientific reputation as separate variables that affect available options.

• Secret society discovery: Uncover hidden organizations working behind the scenes of the War of the Currents, with their own agendas and plotlines.

• Romance system: Pursue romantic relationships with multiple characters, with outcomes determined by your choices and character orientation settings.

• Adaptive difficulty: The game adjusts narrative complexity based on your playstyle, offering more scientific puzzles for inventors or more social challenges for diplomats.

• No graphics required: The entire experience relies on text, making it accessible on any device without requiring high-end hardware or internet connection for gameplay.

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Claim your bonus today: start rewriting electrical history with Tesla’s legacy in your hands. Your choices determine whether free energy for humanity becomes reality or remains a forgotten dream.

Heads up: you'll need wifi for initial download and any future updates. Some bonus story content and additional character paths are available as in-app purchases.