# The Virus: Cry for Help

> Interactive narrative game where player choices impact a survivor's fate in a virus-stricken city. (iPhone/iPad app by Daedalic Entertainment GmbH.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-virus-cry-for-help/id1127297537 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Daedalic Entertainment GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/469359943)
- Category: Games, Books, Adventure, Role Playing
- Price: $1.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.19/5 from 21 App Store ratings · 84 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 9.3 · 241 MB
- Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Chinese, Spanish
- Released: 2016-09-13
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-virus-cry-for-help/id1127297537/reviews.md

## What is The Virus?

** Featured on the AppStore in 100+ Countries! **
The Virus is about a fictitious call for help.
A whole city belongs to the dead and a devastating virus turns people into mindless monsters. Hanna's a survivor and right now she's fighting for her life... and you receive her call for help.

Use your iPhone, iPad or Apple Watch to communicate with Hanna. Help her and maybe it's enough to save her and even everyone else.

You decide the course of the adventure - in real time. Hanna will frequently send you text messages: in the app, via push notification, or to your Apple Watch. You can directly answer the push-messages or via your Apple Watch, without starting the app. Just casually play the story - any time - in real time.

Your answers can change everything. Trivial decisions may have astonishing impact on the story's course. This tale will stay exciting till the very end and how it'll end is in YOUR hands. Hanna needs YOUR help.


No ads, no internet connection required.
You can play the story for free until a certain point. If you like what we did, support us and buy the full version.

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Check out our other game: KING OF KARTS - Single & Multiplayer Racing Fun

## Key features

- Real-time text message communication
- Apple Watch integration
- Branching narrative based on player choices
- Push notification updates
- Offline gameplay

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $1.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Story | $1.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 84)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-virus-cry-for-help/id1127297537/reviews.md

### 1/5 — ???

*2019-08-10, version 1.1.5*

I cant get past the loading screen

### 4/5 — Wow.

*2019-02-22*

This game is so good!
I’ve played it twice and have gotten two different endings but the first ending I got was a bad one for sure (Unless “connection lost” isn’t a 100% indicator for an ending) and the second ending I got was good...? Low-key thought it should have been a bad ending.
But I’m really hoping that these two endings aren’t the only endings. It’ll leave me sort of unsatisfied.

### 5/5 — Fun take on zombies

*2019-02-03, version 1.1.5*

Please expand the story.

### 5/5 — ONE SIMPLE CHANGE PLEASE, still 5 stars!

*2019-01-23, version 1.1.5*

Great story! 
It feels like I have an actual impact the more I talk with the main protagonist. Not a forced one, rather the kind that becomes more genuine over time. 

Looks awesome! 
Easy navigation and looks nice as well. The usage of tapping into radio frequencies to gain insight of things happening around you gives the story even more impact. Not only do my decisions affect the protagonist, but the world around her as well. 

Sounds great... EXCEPT for the beeping that constantly plays over everything when switching over to use the frequencies. Even with the sound setting switched OFF it continues. 
This is my ONLY issue I have and it would be amazing if the constant high C pitch beeping could be removed. Reading the conversations is very distracting otherwise and I just want to get out of that section ASAP! 

REGARDLESS of whether the change is made or not, I’m enjoying the game immensely and it deserves the 5 stars it earns for the work that’s been put in. I hope this reaches somebody who can relay this request to whomever can help cure a slight headache. ;)

Thanks again!

### 5/5 — Amazing story

*2018-05-20, version 1.1.5*

It’s a great, highly interactive story where even small, seemingly meaningless decisions can impact your personal story. I have one complaint at the moment, which I am not including in my rating as it is being worked on to my knowledge. The story is sadly quite short at the moment. That being said, I’ve heard they’re working on additional content, so if you’re considering purchasing the full story, know that you’re not paying for a finished product. I’d be glad to update my review if this is finished in the future.

### 4/5 — Great game

*2018-03-18*

Great game and good story but ended so quickly. Please bring out more story and story lines.

### 5/5 — Excellent game. .

*2017-09-05*

Simple but so immersive

### 2/5 — Not good

*2017-08-17*

Not bad to start with after lots of reading it comes up it ended..boring

### 5/5 — The virus cry for help app

*2017-06-23, version 1.1.5*

This app is perfect for me n my iPhone 7 it's really fun n cool advanced n I've never seen a great advanced app like it before plus it has a cool story to it too. The sound effects it has n the way it works is nice. So ya really nice app like my others too.

### 2/5 — Meh

*2017-04-14*

Having paid for this game, I expected it to last at lot longer than a couple of hours, using on my I watch didn't really add anything to the game saying that I did enjoy the story just wished there was more

## Frequently asked questions about The Virus

### What is The Virus: Cry for Help about?

The Virus: Cry for Help is an interactive narrative game where you receive a call for help from a survivor named Hanna in a city devastated by a virus. You communicate with her in real-time via text messages and your Apple Watch, making decisions that influence the story's progression and outcome.

### How do I play The Virus: Cry for Help?

You play by receiving text messages from Hanna within the app, via push notifications, or directly on your Apple Watch. You can respond to these messages, and your choices will shape the adventure. The game unfolds in real-time, allowing you to play casually at any time.

### Is The Virus: Cry for Help free to play?

The game offers a free portion of the story. To continue playing and experience the full narrative, you can support the developers by purchasing the full version of the game.

### Does The Virus: Cry for Help require an internet connection?

No, the game does not require an internet connection to play. You can enjoy the full story offline once it is downloaded.

### What devices is The Virus: Cry for Help compatible with?

The game is designed to be played on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, allowing for seamless communication and interaction across these devices.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.5 — 2016-11-08

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

- we improved the watchOS experience
- we improved the overall stability

Dear users, if your app doesn't work properly, please try to reinstall it. Sorry for any inconvenience.

### 1.1.4 — 2016-10-24

- we fixed the loading screen problem
- we improved startup and resume time

Dear users, sorry for any inconvenience due to our last update. If you still like the app, please support us and write a review. It only takes a moment and really helps! Thank you.

### 1.1.3 — 2016-10-03

Thanks for your great feedback. If you like the game, please support us and review it. It only takes a minute and it really helps. 
We worked hard and improved the following things:
> Fixed iPhone5 crash on iOS10 (sorry, it took us a while)
> Fixed settings language
> Fixed bug on empty answer button
> General improvements for iOS10

Do you know our other app:
KING OF KARTS: Single & Multiplayer Racing Fun

### 1.1.1 — 2016-09-20

Thanks for your great feedback. If you like the game, please support us and review it. It only takes a minute and it really helps. 
We worked hard and improved the following things:
> Fixed language typos.
> Fixed push notification problems, much better with iOS10 now.
> Stability improvements on older iPhones and iPads. No more crashes now. (Pls try to restart your device if problems remain on your device).
> SPOILER ALARM Story fix when submitting Hanna's position. ALARM ENDS
> Fixed payment status.

Do you know our other app:
KING OF KARTS: Single & Multiplayer Racing Fun

### 1.0 — 2016-09-13

No release notes.

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