You are one of many people who have been abducted from earth by aliens and transported to an alternate dimension where you are dumped in a strange, yet familiar city. Your quest is to explore the city, and find the clues that will lead you to your captors and help you get back home.
In Alternate Reality: The City , you can use skills, stats, experience points and visit shops and places to gain advantages in your journey. However, be aware that your actions have consequences - they can make you good or evil, affecting how the environment reacts to you. You are not limited to traditional combat; you can also try to trick, charm or bribe opponents.
The storyline is non-linear, allowing you to take on jobs and gain skills, as well as pass away time. This game was released for the Amiga in 1998 .