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What is The Complex?

The Complex is an interactive Full Motion Video (FMV) sci-fi thriller game. The entire narrative is presented as a high-quality, feature-length movie where the player makes decisions that directly influence the plot's direction and the characters' fates.

The story centers on Dr. Amy Tenent, a scientist locked down in a London lab after a mysterious bio-weapon attack. As she races against the clock to discover a cure, she is forced to work with an old friend and navigate dangerous political conspiracies. The game tracks the player's relationships with the other characters and features a built-in personality assessment tool.

How to Play The Complex

Playing The Complex involves minimal mechanical input, focusing instead on rapid, crucial decision-making and character interaction.

Making Time-Sensitive Decisions

The game unfolds like a film, but at key moments, the action pauses, and the player is presented with a choice (usually between two to four options). These choices are often timed, requiring quick thinking under pressure. Decisions range from dialogue responses to life-or-death tactical actions.

Tracking Relationships

A key gameplay element is the **Relationship Status** tracking. The game monitors how each decision impacts Dr. Tenent's rapport with other characters. Positive or negative relationship scores will unlock or block certain dialogue options and story paths later in the game.

Achieving Different Endings

The goal of replaying the game is to experience the various outcomes. Due to the branching narrative structure, the player's cumulative decisions—big and small—determine which of the **eight possible endings** they will achieve. Players must be highly observant of characters and events to make informed choices on subsequent playthroughs.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) of The Complex

What does FMV mean?

FMV stands for Full Motion Video. It means the game uses pre-recorded, live-action footage with real actors, making it feel like a fully interactive movie.

How many different endings does The Complex have?

The Complex features a total of eight distinct, suspenseful endings, encouraging high replayability.

Does the game feature a personality assessment?

Yes, the player's decisions throughout the game feed into a personality assessment that measures traits and provides feedback on the character the player has embodied.

How long does a single playthrough take?

A single, complete playthrough of The Complex typically lasts around 90 minutes to two hours, mirroring the length of a feature film.

Is the entire game live-action footage?

Yes, almost the entire experience is conveyed through high-quality, live-action video footage featuring professional actors.

Can I skip scenes or fast-forward the video?

Many modern FMV games allow players to fast-forward scenes they have already watched on subsequent playthroughs to quickly reach new decision points.

How does the relationship tracking work?

A relationship meter or graph often pops up after crucial interactions, showing the player whether their choice positively or negatively affected their bond with the character involved.

Is the main character a fictional person?

The protagonist is Dr. Amy Tenent, a fictional scientist specializing in nanocell technology, played by actress Michelle Mylett.

Are the decisions timed?

Most major plot-advancing decisions are timed, adding pressure and encouraging instinctive choices rather than extensive deliberation.

What is the age rating for the content?

The game generally carries a mature rating due to its themes of violence, suspense, and implied horror associated with bio-weapons and confinement.

Does the game feature any puzzles beyond dialogue choices?

The core puzzles are almost entirely narrative and ethical, requiring the player to use logic, choose the right dialogue, or select the best course of action rather than solving spatial or mechanical puzzles.

Can I view my decision tree or progress?

After completing an ending, many FMV games provide a detailed summary or decision-tree visualization, showing all the paths the player took versus the paths they missed.

Is there a difference between a "good" ending and a "bad" ending?

The game features varying outcomes, not simply good or bad, but rather consequences that result in survival, death, ethical compromise, or victory over the conspirators.

Does my first choice in the game affect the ending?

While minor early choices have less impact, the cumulative effect of all early relationship and ethical choices sets the stage for the major, divergence points in the later chapters.

What makes this FMV game different from just watching a movie?

The difference is agency. The player's decisions replace the director's choices, making them directly responsible for the characters' survival and the unfolding of the story.