Alter Ego vs Desperate Housewives: The Game
Alter Ego
Alter Ego is a text-based interactive story that's based on the "choose your own adventure" formula used by gamebooks back in the 90s. However, being a digital version has its advantages, the game can be packed with more choices and multiple-choice questions, allowing it to be a lot more in-depth than any of the traditional gamebooks.The storyline in this game is pretty unique too. Alter Ego details the story of a human - you can choose the gender - from birth to death. You'll be going through his or her lifespan, making decisions and in general, living the life of a virtual person.
The game claims to be able to change your life and in some way, it can. If you enjoy story-based games, Alter Ego might just be the game you seek. It's so realistic in its way and that's where its charm lies.
Desperate Housewives: The Game
Desperate Housewives: The Game is a story-based simulation game that lets you dive into the drama-filled suburbian neigborhood of Wisteria Lane where you get to meet and build friendships with the Desperate Housewives themselves, namely Susan, Bree, Gaby and Lynette, in solving various mysteries around the area. The game has a pretty fashion-heavy element as well since what you wear will make an impression on the residents of Wisteria Lane. Of course, since you are part of the neighborhood and have a home there, you can even take some time off gossiping with your new friends or flirting with the hot new guy next door to decorate your virtual house.The gameplay in Desperate Housewives: The Game definitely does the TV show justice by retaining the crucial elements that had made the series such a hit among its viewers. The graphics in the game looks very well-made too. It is definitely the go-to game for every Desperate Housewives fan, that's for sure!