Was between 1 star and 2 stars. Now that I've gone through Kie Brooks other Choose your own adventure novel: "what happened last night?" I realized that paranoia, although even more so riddled with dead ends, more rail-roaded. There's only 1 correct way forward. This one at least wastes your time less but also doesn't have any pay off really. Going to try out Kie Brooks 3rd CYOA, I hope it's a bit better than this one. I can see the potential. I hardly recommend this, it's short and basic.
Paranoia
Overview
Features & Capabilities
User Growth & Download Statistics
- By:
- Hosted Games
- Downloads:
- 61,520
- Rating:
- 2.80 (1,102)
1 ratings
- Version:
- 1.3.15 Last updated: 2026-01-05
- Version code:
- 18
- Creation date:
- 2010-08-19
- Publisher country:
US
- Permissions:
- android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
- android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
- android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
- com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
- android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE Low risk
- android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
- android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Low risk
- com.android.vending.BILLING Low risk
- com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE Low risk
- android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE Safe
- android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
- Size:
- 10.33MB
- Email:
- su*****@choiceofgames.com
- URLs:
- Website ,Privacy policy
- Full description:
- See detailed description
- Source:
- Google Play Store
- Data ingested on:
- 2026-10-08
- Compare stats and ranking:
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Contact the developer
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- Developed by:
- Hosted Games
- Google Play Store
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.choiceofgames.paranoia
- Email:
- su*****@choiceofgames.com
- Website:
- https://hostedgames.org/
User Reviews
Paranoia is praised for its unique concept, fun gameplay, and multiple endings that provide good replay value. Users enjoy its compact story and darker themes. However, many criticize the mandatory payment or ads for gameplay, the lack of meaningful player choice, and a weak storyline. The difficulty level frustrates some as they often die during play. Players also express confusion about missing features like romance options. Overall, it appeals to fans of interactive novels but has notable limitations affecting user experience.
Pros
- Unique and interesting concept that stands out from typical games.
- Fun and entertaining gameplay that offers a break and mental engagement.
- Multiple endings providing replay value and encouraging repeated plays.
- Compact and short story that is easy to complete in a short time.
- Appealing to fans who enjoy darker themed interactive novels.
Cons
- Requires payment or watching ads to play, limiting free offline play.
- Perceived lack of real player freedom despite being a choice-based game.
- Story depth and writing considered weak or forced by some users.
- High difficulty leading to frequent player deaths and frustration.
- Romance options and other story elements unclear or missing for some players.
Recent reviews
You have to pay to either play the game or watch ads. If I can't play offline, I'm not playing at all.
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