NOLA Is Burning

NOLA Is Burning

A blood-soaked noir thriller!

26 ratings
27 reviews
Free
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • May 2, 2014
  • January 8, 2026

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Embark on a text-based noir thriller set in New Orleans. Rescue your kidnapped lover from a dangerous gangster before dawn, making critical choices that shape your survival. Engage in combat, forge alliances, and navigate the city's underbelly in this interactive story.

Interactive text-based story
Branching narrative choices
Noir thriller setting
Gangster and crime themes
Multiple endings
Vast word count for replayability
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What's New in NOLA Is Burning

1.1.11

January 8, 2026

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$4.99

Chapters 4 through 12

Chapters 4 through 12, including the thrilling conclusion!

User reviews

I don’t know man…

I don’t really write a lot of reviews of anything, but I feel like it is necessary for me to write this review.

First off, I think the game is just decent. It was a good time killer for me, obviously a great amount of effort put in and I enjoy the freedom it gives me, including choices that matter. But if I talk about restrictions, I will also include payments.

I respect the developer or team that was behind this game and I also respect them earning money from it. But this was probably one of the games I consider not spending anything on. For one thing, the first chapters that are free are pretty short, with only around 5-10 choices in each one. If you choose to have it free, you need to wait 2 hours for 5 minutes of reading and choosing a decision.
Furthermore the story sounds like self-insert fantasy and typical clichés that make the characters seem basic. Most of the time while playing, I cringed just by reading the options and the scene. It honestly sounds like this game was made by a 12-year old that wanted to make what they thought sounded cool. And I hope I’m not insulting the dev because this game is a good COG
Lastly I just wanted to give my thought on how I felt about this game. I like the game, believe me. It’s alright. But it’s actually sub-par and mediocre I can’t see myself just truly enjoying it, at least for me.
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Lots of waiting

If you’re running ads, there shouldn’t really be all this waiting in between chapters.

Just plain awful

The dialogue and attempt at lingo is cringey, the random cyborg leg is stupid, every character is a one-dimensional stereotype that isn’t even ironically funny, and exposition comes out of nowhere for no reason. The MC has little to no personality no matter what choices you make and the choices themselves don’t seem to actually affect anything. $2.99 is 3x too much for this crap. Hope this review keeps others from wasting their cash, excuse me, “juice” on this. Whoever wrote this should be ashamed it was published. Yes, that is mean.
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Meh

Love COG games but this has to be one of the worst ones Ive played over all. It was short, felt like the plot was bland, couldn't even connect to the characters, and I could barely get replays out of it. Honestly if it was free I wouldn't be mad but it just wasn't worth the price.

Payments and free things

I wish your games were free like they used to be. It was a lot more enjoyable than having to see “oops the free trial is over. Pay now or you can’t play anymore” it’s a shame and I really wanted to play the rest of this game but you make everything cost money

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FAQ

What kind of game is NOLA Is Burning?

NOLA Is Burning is a text-based interactive noir thriller. It offers a deep, story-driven experience where your decisions directly impact the narrative and outcome. The game relies entirely on text, allowing your imagination to fill in the visuals and sounds.

What are the key features of this app?

The app features a compelling noir narrative set in New Orleans, where players must rescue a kidnapped lover. Key features include making critical choices that alter the story, engaging in combat with various factions, forging alliances with unique characters, and experiencing over 70,000 words of interactive fiction with multiple endings.

Is NOLA Is Burning free to play?

The application is free to download and play, but it does include in-app purchases and advertisements. These may offer ways to enhance the gameplay experience or progress through the story.

What platforms is NOLA Is Burning available on?

While specific platform details are not provided in the description, this analysis assumes it is a mobile application, typically available on iOS and Android devices. Users can check their respective app stores for compatibility.

What is the main goal of the game?

The primary objective is to rescue your kidnapped lover before dawn. To achieve this, you must navigate the dangerous underbelly of New Orleans, confronting and defeating gangsters, cops, and the Triad who stand in your way. Your choices will determine if you succeed or meet a grim fate.