Manipulation

Manipulation is a game about a telepath trapped in a small facility. Your only means of escape is to take control of the staff’s minds. The facility watches for signs of telepathic activity, but its staff do not know that you already have these powers.

Control and suspicion

You must choose carefully who to speak to, what to say and how to act. If suspicion among the staff grows too high, they will discover you. Your telepathic control is limited: you can spend only a limited time in each mind, and stronger minds allow less time. Staying too long causes a psychotic break, which leads to your eventual discovery.

Escape and uncover the truth

Balance your abilities to keep suspicion low as you explore the facility and look for a way out. Along the way, you uncover the truth about your existence and learn more about the unknown predicament you are in.