Tales from Empire City – The Virus
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4.8 (39 ratings)
Synopsis
Kayden Ballard lives in Empire city, Paragon's dark twin - its Gotham to Paragon's Metropolis, and he's hit rock bottom. Without some quick cash, he'll be out on the street - and from there, its a short step to dying on the streets. With no hope left, he makes a decision that he can't possibly realize will change the world forever... or destroy it.
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ActionAdventureGender BenderSlice of Life- Chapter 20 – FinaleJul 4, 2020
- Chapter 19 – ShowdownJul 4, 2020
- Chapter 18 – The Trap begins to CloseJul 4, 2020
- Chapter 17 – DoublesJul 4, 2020
- Chapter 16 – RepercussionsJul 4, 2020
- Chapter 15 – VictoryJul 4, 2020
- Chapter 14 – Stranger in a Strange LandJul 4, 2020
- Chapter 13 – Party PreparationsJul 4, 2020
- Chapter 12 – The BattleJul 4, 2020
- Chapter 11 – Opening MovesJul 4, 2020
- Chapter 10 – MutationJul 4, 2020
- Chapter 9 – HackingJul 4, 2020
- Chapter 8 – Hazard ManJul 4, 2020
- Chapter 7 – RebirthJul 4, 2020
- Chapter 6 – VirusJul 4, 2020
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- 72 completed
- 6 paused
- 17 dropped
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