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Alter Ego

Critic score2 critics
First release
Apr 27, 1986
Publisher
Activision

Alter Ego is a life simulation game where players create a character and guide them through seven life phases from infancy to old age by making decisions in various situations. Players choose from multiple response options that influence personality, health, and future scenarios, with each choice carrying long-term consequences that can lead to different outcomes including early death or game over. The gameplay unfolds through a life tree structure with situation cards representing thematic encounters, and players can manage relationships, careers, and lifestyle choices as their character ages, with separate male and female versions available.

Also known as AlterEgo.exe

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Release dates
DOS
Apr 27, 1986
Apple II
Apr 27, 1986
Commodore C64/128/MAX
1986
All 7 release dates
DOS
Dec 22, 1988
Apple II
Dec 22, 1988
iOS
Sep 21, 2009
Android
Apr 13, 2011
Game modes
Single player
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Keywords
life simulation, interactive fiction, death, slice of life, character creation
… All 6, moral decisions

At a Glance

Critic Score
80