The Daily Blackmail

Name: The Daily Blackmail
Rating: 2.5 (98 reviews)
Author: Hosted Games

By: Hosted Games

Something is rotten in City Hall—can you uncover it and...win a Pulitzer?

Features & Capabilities

The Daily Blackmail is a gripping interactive fantasy novella by Mary Duffy that places you in the shoes of a rookie reporter uncovering corruption in City Hall. With a rich 33,000-word narrative, your choices shape the story as you navigate a world of deceit, powerful figures, and ethical dilemmas.

Play as male, female, or non-binary characters and interact with a cast including a ruthless editor, a mobster, and a menacing publisher. Use your reporter's instincts, wit, and sometimes questionable tactics like lying and stealing to get the truth into print. This purely text-based extension invites you to press sources and pursue the ultimate goal of winning a Pulitzer Prize, all fueled by your imagination in a game where your decisions matter.

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Version:

1.0.16 Last updated: 2026-01-05

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Creation date:

2017-04-13

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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

Size:

10.90MB

Email:

su*****@hostedgames.org

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-09

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Ranking

# 378,775 ▼ 1,425

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Developed by:

Hosted Games

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.hostedgames.dailyblackmail

Email:

su*****@hostedgames.org

Website:

https://hostedgames.org/

User Reviews

Users appreciated that 'The Daily Blackmail' is free and some liked the writing and concept. However, the majority found it too short with an abrupt ending, poorly developed characters, and a vague plot. Many noted that choices often lacked meaningful impact or coherence. The game was also criticized for frequent typos and feeling unpolished, with some seeing it almost as a scam due to trivial choices dominating gameplay. Overall, it has potential but suffers from significant execution flaws.

Pros

The game is free to play, which many users appreciated.
Some users found the writing to be decent or good despite other issues.
The concept or story idea showed potential according to some reviews.
The game is short, which some users didn't mind.
The game is part of an expanding free game collection appreciated by players.

Cons

The story is too short and ends abruptly without closure.
Choices often don't make sense or have little impact on the story.
The plot is vague, unengaging, or underdeveloped, with poor character development.
Multiple typos and amateurish writing were mentioned repeatedly.
Some users felt the game lacked effort and polish, making it feel like a draft or scam. The large number of trivial choices about food was criticized.