# The Complex

> An interactive sci-fi thriller

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1498618748](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1498618748)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1498618748`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Wales Interactive Ltd.
- **Category:** Adventure
- **Rating:** 4.40 / 5 (187 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.6
- **Last updated:** 2025-03-02
- **First published:** 2020-12-03
- **Size:** 1.97 GB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-25
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-complex/id1498618748)
- **Website:** [https://www.walesinteractive.com/thecomplex](https://www.walesinteractive.com/thecomplex)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.walesinteractive.com/terms](https://www.walesinteractive.com/terms)

## Description

After a major bio-weapon attack on London, two scientists find themselves trapped in a locked-down laboratory as time—and air—run out. The Complex is an interactive sci-fi thriller presented as an immersive movie where your choices and relationships steer the story toward one of eight suspenseful endings. Written by Lynn Renee Maxcy, part of the Emmy-winning Handmaid’s Tale team, the narrative features an expert cast (Michelle Mylett, Kate Dickie, Al Weaver) and a tense, near-future setting.

Two core systems track your play: Relationship Tracking, which gauges how your interactions shape alliances and consequences across scenes; and Personality Tracking, which records every decision and interaction to reveal a five-dimension profile (openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, neuroticism) at the end of each run. With multiple endings, replayability, and dynamic character dynamics, The Complex invites you to explore different paths and uncover how your choices define you.

## Rankings

- #109,501 — Overall

## Review summary

Reviewers praise The Complex for cinema-quality visuals, strong acting, and an engaging narrative with multiple endings and meaningful choices, delivering substantial playtime. However, recurring downsides include payment barriers preventing access, limited interactivity where choices don’t meaningfully change outcomes, and content that feels similar to the Hulu film rather than offering a distinct interactive experience.

### Pros

- High production value visuals (filming, lighting) and overall presentation.
- Strong acting and a fast-paced, engaging story with well-developed characters.
- Multiple endings and twists with choices that feel meaningful (at least to some players).
- Substantial playtime (8+ hours) and an immersive interactive experience.
- Option to try before buying (trial-like access).

### Cons

- Purchase/payment issues: paying for the game but unable to play or getting stuck at checkout, with difficulty canceling.
- Limited interactivity: many reviews state that choices don’t significantly affect outcomes and the experience can feel more like watching a movie than a true interactive game.
- Content overlaps with the Hulu film: critics say the game largely mirrors the Hulu version and doesn’t add substantial new value.

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