# Ratings War — Win the news wars of 2061! > Text-based interactive novel about a cybernetic reporter in a dystopian future. (iPhone/iPad app by Choice of Games LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ratings-war/id1034972925 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Choice of Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/348940935) - Category: Games, Books, Adventure, Role Playing - Price: $4.99 - Rating: 4.50/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 12 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 12.0 · 28 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2015-10-04 - Data updated: 2026-08-17 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ratings-war/id1034972925/reviews.md ## What is Ratings War? Implant cameras in your eyes to win the news wars of 2061! Record your way through dystopian New Angeles, solving multiple murders and conquering the airwaves as you go! "Ratings War" is a thrilling 80,000-word interactive novel by Eddy Webb, 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. Outwit your rivals at the biggest news network in the industry to win market share and dominate the ratings. As one of the first reporters with a pair of cybernetic eyes, you’ll break stories while you live them—and become a celebrity when you uncover a vast criminal conspiracy. When you blow the whistle on a human trafficking operation, will you focus on facts or on fame? Will you strike out as an independent, or follow the guidelines of your network? You can escape from an underground organ farm—but can you get your footage on the air and win the Ratings War? • Play a future-noir story of murder, corruption, and mystery. • Develop your reporting style as you balance your ambition and integrity. • Decide what facts make it to air, and how to spin them. • Break the rules to get your story. • Play as male, female, or non-binary. • Straight, gay, and bisexual romance options. ## Key features - Text-based interactive novel - Future-noir story - Choice-driven narrative - Develop reporting style - Romance options - Multiple character genders ## Recent user reviews (10 of 12) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ratings-war/id1034972925/reviews.md ### 3/5 — Good *2016-09-11* It's good but I can't pick my gender soooo... There's that ### 1/5 — Awful *2016-04-28* This game is absolutely crap, COGs worst yet. ### 2/5 — Ok *2015-10-30* Sometimes will choose an option and it takes you to a different one needs improving bar that is good would give higher rating than this if it weren't for this ### 5/5 — The name's Flynn. Mike Flynn. *2015-10-30* Engrossing, exciting, well written, suspenseful, and as the title suggests, made me feel like James Bond. Probably didn't help that I just saw SPECTER. ### 4/5 — Really fun *2015-10-20* I really enjoyed this game! It wasn't my favorite of choice of games' games, but it was definitely worth playing! The choices are also really satisfying at parts, and there were a few that I made, without regrets, that had no benefit other than the satisfaction of of a certain action! When you can pull off stuff like that in a game like this, it's a sign of good writing!^_^ ### 4/5 — Great story! *2015-10-12* Ratings war has a great story and is very well written. I found myself playing it during the few patches of time throughout the day. It will take you 2-3 hours, especially if you pause to think about the big decisions you have to make. The different paths of fame and truth are prevalent throughout the entire story and got a bit stale at the very end, but honestly by that time, I had also enjoyed myself immensely. Great game and worth the few bucks! ### 4/5 — Pretty awesome *2015-10-08* They story was great, it kept my interest. But I felt it was lacking something more but I can't put my finger on just what it is. But overall it was great! ### 4/5 — Fun, from beginning to end *2015-10-05* It's another good game from Choice of Games. ### 4/5 — Great story but a little bit of a glitch *2015-10-03* This was a very good story with a great unpredictable plot. I've played several and this one ranks toward the top in content. It still has a glitch that needs to be fixed in the delivery. Some lines show doubled while others seem hidden. If this is fixed I would gladly give it a five star rating. ### 4/5 — Engrossing and well written, if short. *2015-10-03* I'm a big fan of the Choice of Games series, and fell no different about Ratings War. The story is well written and interesting, with a cohesive story and clever twists, and the futuristic world portrayed is both creative and realistic. The effects you have on the story are decent and develop it in different ways, meaning that it's great for replayability. I also enjoy the fact that, like in most Choice of Games stories, you can choose your character's gender and orientation, even including options for non-binary characters which is sadly rare in most other games. I will say that the game did seem rather short however, especially compared to some of the other Choice of Games, and the ending did feel a little rushed. Apart from that however I found it to be an exciting, interesting and well crafted story with plenty to keep you engrossed. I'd definitely recommend it. ## Frequently asked questions about Ratings War ### What is Ratings War about? Ratings War is an 80,000-word text-based interactive novel where you play as a cybernetic reporter in dystopian New Angeles. You'll solve murders, conquer airwaves, and uncover conspiracies. ### Does Ratings War have graphics or sound? No, Ratings War is entirely text-based without graphics or sound effects. It relies on the player's imagination to fuel the experience. ### What kind of story is Ratings War? It's a future-noir story filled with murder, corruption, and mystery. Your choices will determine how you balance ambition and integrity as a reporter. ### Can I customize my character in Ratings War? Yes, you can play as male, female, or non-binary. The game also offers straight, gay, and bisexual romance options. ### How often is Ratings War updated? Ratings War was last updated on January 8, 2026, with version 1.1.7. The developer is Choice of Games LLC. ### What devices support Ratings War? Ratings War is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod, making it accessible on various iOS devices. ### What is the age rating for Ratings War? Ratings War is rated 12+, making it suitable for players aged 12 and older. ### Does Ratings War have ads? Yes, Ratings War contains advertisements. It is a paid application, and the presence of ads is part of its distribution model. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.1.7 — 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 "Ratings War", please leave us a written review. It really helps! ### 1.1.6 — 2023-06-27 Bug fixes. If you enjoy "Ratings War", please leave us a written review. It really helps! ### 1.1.5 — 2023-04-20 Now you can disable touch slide controls in Settings. If you enjoy "Ratings War", please leave us a written review. It really helps! ### 1.1.4 — 2021-10-24 Bug fixes. If you enjoy this game, please leave us a written review. It really helps! ### 1.1.3 — 2021-08-10 Maintenance release. ## Apps similar to Ratings War | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [The Frankenstein Wars](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-frankenstein-wars/id1217423017) | 4.7 (22) | $3.99 | Games | | [Silent Gear](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/silent-gear/id947987660) | 3.5 (30) | Free | Games | | [Gens: Life Simulator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gens-life-simulator/id6504502234) | 3.0 (2) | Free | Games | | [Fictif: Interactive Romance](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fictif-interactive-romance/id1446520261) | 4.1 (1,108) | Free | Games | | [Evertree Inn](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evertree-inn/id1174445208) | 4.9 (75) | $6.99 | Games | | [First Year Demons](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-year-demons/id1098041500) | 2.2 (10) | $3.99 | Games | ## More apps by Choice of Games LLC - [Choice of the Dragon](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/choice-of-the-dragon/id348940932) - [Choice of Broadsides](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/choice-of-broadsides/id365660770) - [Affairs of the Court (Legacy)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/affairs-of-the-court-legacy/id386916020) - [Choice of the Vampire](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/choice-of-the-vampire/id388848648) - [Affairs of the Court](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/affairs-of-the-court/id438137959) - [Choice of Zombies](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/choice-of-zombies/id494073073) All apps by Choice of Games LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/348940935 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-17.*