# NOLA Is Burning — A blood-soaked noir thriller!

> Text-based interactive noir thriller set in New Orleans with branching story paths. (iPhone/iPad app by Choice of Games LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nola-is-burning/id865714885 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Choice of Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/348940935)
- Category: Games, Books, Action, Role Playing
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.70/5 from 26 App Store ratings · 28 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: +17
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 28 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-11-19
- Data updated: 2026-09-05
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nola-is-burning/id865714885/reviews.md

## What is NOLA Is Burning?

Your boss, The Bull, the most dangerous gangster in New Orleans, has a job for you. Rescue your kidnapped lover--officially The Bull’s lover, but unofficially yours--before dawn. Slaughter everyone who stands in your way, including other gangsters, cops, and the Triad, as you slink across the underbelly of New Orleans.

"NOLA Is Burning" is a blood-soaked interactive noir thriller where your choices control the story. The game is entirely text-based--without graphics or sound effects--and powered by the vast, unstoppable power of your imagination.

Will you outwit your enemies or take it to the mattresses with your trusty sawtooth? Will you earn respect as NOLA’s most infamous headcrusher, or will you retire to Mexico on a huge pile of cash? To be honest, you'll probably die. But in NOLA, death is just the beginning.

• Make deals with the cops, a Voodoo priestess, the leader of the local Triad, or a fallen priest.
• Mix old world magic and advanced technology in a fight to the death, and beyond.
• More than 70,000 words of interactive fiction, 15,000 words on every run through the game.

## Key features

- Interactive text-based story
- Branching narrative choices
- Noir thriller setting
- Gangster and crime themes
- Multiple endings
- Vast word count for replayability

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chapters 4 through 12 | $4.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 28)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nola-is-burning/id865714885/reviews.md

### 2/5 — I don’t know man…

*2023-01-02*

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.

### 1/5 — Lots of waiting

*2022-09-29*

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

### 1/5 — Just plain awful

*2019-10-19*

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.

### 2/5 — Meh

*2018-10-26*

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.

### 3/5 — Payments and free things

*2018-10-01*

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

### 3/5 — How can a game in which you can become a voodoo cyborg dragon be so bland

*2018-09-18*

Well, because the voodoo cyborg dragon route plays exactly like the plain voodoo route, the plain cyborg route, the bullet-shooting crucifix peg-leg route, and the demon route. 

Also because the hallucinatory barrage of text you just read follows a dead-serious gangster thriller. I can't tell if we're supposed to presume it's all a dying hallucination or what. 

What's the point of feeling remorse, feeling no remorse, wallowing in blood, avoiding conflict at every turn, etc. if it's just all going to end in a bizarre mishmash that sounds like a thirteen-year-old's ideal action sequence? 

Also, in order to get anything other than the Demon ending, you must choose first to go for the kneecaps when captured by the Pitt's men, then save the one choking on his sandwich. He will pass you drugs that will enable you to survive what follows. Having four out of five options locked behind a very specific sequence is... dubious game design. 

The good part is that you can select your gender, the Bull's, and the Bull's spouse, as well as what career you take up if you make it to Mexico - or decide to take the city instead. That was a satisfying ending. Additionally, the game subverts the usual Chinese-gangsters cliches in most amusing fashion.

IF failure wasn't mandatory midgame (leading to the bizarre endgame), IF your behavioral choices made more difference endgame, and IF there wasn't that utterly jarring off-tone sequence in endgame, this would get five stars. Instead... uh... 

I rate it voodoo cyborg dragon/5. Judge whether or not you'll purchase this game accordingly.

### 3/5 — Okay but not as enjoyable when it goes to second half

*2018-08-25*

This is the second COG game I have played. I think this is not a must-play game. The story is kinds of strange at the second half and defiantly not as catchy as the beginning.

It is okay to play with but there are other better options out there.

### 5/5 — Amazing!!!

*2018-02-27*

Its amazing,the choices to the storyline,everything is great.The fights,affairs,etc. all are amazing.
If you like things like this then you should definatly download it.

### 4/5 — Absolutely loved it!

*2016-12-01*

Loved the amount of detail that was put into the game and the choices you can make. I laughed at the police joke towards the end, my only gripe is that it's a bit too short for my liking and would love a sequel or a prequel.

### 5/5 — Amazing and replayable

*2016-07-05*

I've played this "game" over and over to try and get the best ending. I love these types of games and I love the replayability aspect you get from these types of games that you don't get from books or video games. There's something about the hybrid between the two that strikes a perfect balance.

## Frequently asked questions about NOLA Is Burning

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.11 — 2026-01-08

You can now choose a font in the Settings menu. Switch to Helvetica for crisp sans-serif text, or try the OpenDyslexic font, designed against some common symptoms of dyslexia. If you enjoy "NOLA Is Burning", please leave us a written review. It really helps!

### 1.1.10 — 2024-06-24

Bug fixes. If you enjoy "NOLA Is Burning", please leave us a written review. It really helps!

### 1.1.9 — 2023-06-28

Bug fixes. If you enjoy "NOLA Is Burning", please leave us a written review. It really helps!

### 1.1.8 — 2023-04-18

Now you can disable touch slide controls in Settings. If you enjoy "NOLA Is Burning", please leave us a written review. It really helps!

### 1.1.7 — 2022-03-28

Bug fixes. If you enjoy this game, please leave us a written review. It really helps!

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