Choice of Alexandria
Choice of Alexandria is an interactive novella. Your choices drive the story. It is entirely text-based - 90,000 words, with no graphics or sound effects - and is driven by the powerful, unstoppable force of your imagination.
Story
The year is 245 BC and you are a heroic librarian who has been invited to Alexandria to teach Prince Ptolemy IV. The real Ptolemy IV fell under the influence of his evil advisor Sosibius and plunged the empire into ruin - but perhaps things will turn out differently under your care. Or neglect your responsibilities and concentrate on inventions instead! With the help of Archimedes and Euclid, you can discover the steam engine, the germ theory of disease or even robotic automata - thousands of years ahead of schedule. Will you empty the libraries of other cities to enrich your own? Will you gain popularity for your scientific inventions or protect the empire's heritage? Will Ptolemy IV grow up hedonistic and selfish or wise and just? Will you be ransomed by the pirate queen Nefertari or can you win her over with your silver tongue? The fate of the City of Wonders is in your hands.