# Paradigm City

> Interactive text-based fantasy novel about a powered individual in a near-future city. (iPhone/iPad app by Hosted Games LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paradigm-city/id1204855164 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Hosted Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/482415564)
- Category: Games, Books, Adventure, Role Playing
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 11 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 28 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-04-13
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paradigm-city/id1204855164/reviews.md

## What is Paradigm City?

The Golden Age of heroes is over, but you're just beginning. Will you use your powers to help the world or help yourself? Set on a near-future Earth that has been irrevocably altered by the arrival of superhumans, the world has been dealing with a radical shift in the nature of humanity. For thirty years, those with world-altering powers - referred to as capes - have been at the forefront of the world's media. There has been heroes, there has been villains, and there has been world-shattering confrontations when those two groups came into contact. For a time, those individuals walked the world like modern deities. For a time, it was good.

But things change. Given time, all things resolve to entropy.

The Golden Age is over. The player, a member of the newest graduating class of an international academy for powered individuals, needs to find their place in this new world, and whether that place will be determined by their own hand - or by the machinations of others. Assigned to the troubled Paradigm City, it'll be up to the player to determine whether their name becomes a byword for fame or infamy, idealism or pragmatism, and loyalty or ambition.

"Paradigm City" is a 110,000 word interactive fantasy novel by James Rhoden, where your choices control the story. It's entirely text-based—without graphics or sound effects—and fueled by the vast, unstoppable power of your imagination.

• Play as male, female or non-binary, straight, gay or bi!
• Experience your life from youth to the end of your first big mission!
• Multiple endings, with differences both big and small! How will your actions affect the future of the world?
• Utilise the three precepts of epic heroism - brawn, bravado and brains - to solve challenges!
• Increase the potency of your electrokinetic superpower to overcome dangerous threats!
• Work with a team of elite heroes to solve a mystery - your relationships with them will determine their fates, and whether you'll learn their stories.
• Uncover and unveil a conspiracy, or work to use it for your own ends!
• Embrace the traditional values of the classical crusader, or embody the cutting-edge pragmatics of modern powered heroes!
• Sixty achievements!
• Three romance options to choose from - or don't, and keep things strictly professional!

## Key features

- Choose your gender and orientation
- Experience a full life arc
- Multiple branching endings
- Utilize brawn, bravado, and brains
- Develop electrokinetic superpowers
- Team up with elite heroes
- Uncover conspiracies

## Chart rankings

- #190 in Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 11)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paradigm-city/id1204855164/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2017-12-12*

No bugs, gripping story, wonderful game. 10/10

### 4/5 — Unexpected surprise

*2017-07-07*

With the quality of latest hosted games I didn't have much hope for this one but it surprised me. It was well written and the story was pretty good. I actually enjoyed it very much. Doesn't have a very high replay value however it is lengthy and well executed. Worth every penny. I don't think there'll be a sequel but I would love to see one

### 3/5 — Worth a play

*2017-06-03*

Entertaining and I enjoyed the idea behind it but there's no replay value. It doesn't seem like my choices really mattered, the ending left me unfulfilled, and I had many unanswered questions at the end. Hoping for a better sequel, as I would definitely play it. Like I said, worth a play for something to do but don't expect anything superb.

### 3/5 — Bitter disappointment

*2017-05-06*

Really 2.5 but you have to round up in math. The hope was heroes. The story was choppy. Narrative mostly past tense.  Still reading but will change my review if it gets any better. Hard to care about the story.

### 2/5 — A slog to get through

*2017-04-21*

The author's personal ideologies and political views bleed through heavily, even affecting the player character, to the point where it feels like I'm reading someone else's play through of a Choice game.

### 2/5 — A disappointment

*2017-04-20*

While this game did a good job of having an interesting plot. It ends on such an abrupt note that it feels like it got rushed out.

### 3/5 — Good, but rushed

*2017-04-20*

A enjoyable, well written story, with good characters and a nice story. The only thing that brings it down is it all feels a little rushed, never really getting enough time to give these things the attention they really deserve. Still, I really enjoyed this one.

### 2/5 — Same as everything else

*2017-04-18*

Most new hosted games coming out are just rebranded versions of old ones, this is true for this game as well. This had the opportunity to be new and unique but is the same as every other super hero movie, book, or game. Your choices (I'm being generous with 'choice') have no effect on the story or other characters, and there is almost no action in it.

### 1/5 — Needless profanity will be offensive to some

*2017-04-18*

After enjoying many hosted games I made the mistake of not checking the content advisory on profanity.  Characters not only frequently use scatological terms (less offensive as it fits their bitter personalities), but why all the awkwardly forced religious profanity that is blatantly offensive to readers with a religious background?  The story has nothing to do with religion so why does the author feel compelled for characters to offend people of faith?

### 2/5 — Not really much choice

*2017-04-16*

The story is okish, but the main character doesn't feel like me, the ideals of the character are already set in stone. The story grabbed my interest since I finally have electricity powers but what does that matter when I can't get creative with them. The stat screen hardly even matters, the stats are only used a few times. I'm not sure if "Hero Rise" spoiled me, but this was a story not a multiple choice path where I was personally in the world. I say this is a pass, buy if you want a okish story. It's also very predictable.

## Frequently asked questions about Paradigm City

### What is Paradigm City about?

Paradigm City is an interactive fantasy novel where your choices determine the story's outcome. You play as a newly graduated powered individual navigating a world changed by superhumans, deciding whether to be a hero or pursue your own ambitions.

### Can I customize my character in Paradigm City?

Yes, you can play as male, female, or non-binary, and choose your sexual orientation (straight, gay, or bi). The game allows you to experience your character's life from youth to the end of their first major mission.

### Does Paradigm City have graphics or sound?

No, Paradigm City is entirely text-based, without graphics or sound effects. It relies on the player's imagination to bring the story to life.

### How many endings does Paradigm City have?

The game features multiple endings, with significant differences based on your choices. Your actions will impact the future of the world within the game.

### What are the gameplay mechanics in Paradigm City?

You will utilize your character's 'brawn, bravado, and brains' to solve challenges. The game also focuses on developing your electrokinetic superpower and working with a team of heroes, with your relationships affecting their fates.

### Is Paradigm City suitable for all ages?

Paradigm City has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for younger players and above. The content is designed to be engaging for a teenage and adult audience.

### How often is Paradigm City updated?

Paradigm City was last updated on January 8, 2026, indicating ongoing support and potential for future content or improvements. The current version is 1.1.5.

### Does Paradigm City have ads?

Yes, Paradigm City contains advertisements. While it is a paid application, advertisements are present within the game experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.5 — 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 "Paradigm City", please leave us a written review. It really helps!

### 1.1.4 — 2023-06-28

Bug fixes. If you enjoy "Paradigm City", please leave us a written review. It really helps!

### 1.1.3 — 2023-05-08

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

### 1.1.2 — 2021-10-28

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

### 1.1.1 — 2018-06-28

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Added support for iPhone X. If you enjoy playing "Paradigm City," please leave a written review. It really helps!

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