World Reborn for iOS

World Reborn is a bold experiment that blurs the line between game and reality. Set in a fractured multiverse, this free narrative adventure invites players to save a world not just through on-screen choices, but by taking meaningful actions in real life that make them heroes off screen as well.

By merging gameplay with altruism and self-improvement, World Reborn taps into a growing movement of games that strive for real-world impact. The gaming community has taken notice of this unique approach, and players and critics alike praise how it truly proves interactive entertainment can drive positive change beyond mere escapism.

Fantasy adventure meets real-life missions

World Reborn combines classic choose-your-own-adventure storytelling with real-life tasks. After a cataclysm fractures the game’s world into fragile realities, players join a secret underground movement to rescue one of them using a unique “power signature.” The twist is that saving this world requires completing actual training missions in their real lives, guided by in-game characters (including real-world changemakers​) to hone personal strengths and shape the outcome.

Gameplay comes in bite-sized daily segments, making it easy to fit into a busy routine. Each day’s play advances the narrative and often presents a challenge that extends beyond the screen; one early quest asks players to write a letter to a hospitalized child​: a meaningful task that ties back into the plot. Backed by behavioral science and positive psychology​, the game is designed to boost players’ confidence in their strengths.

It shares a philosophy with apps like Zombies, Run! that connect gameplay to real-life benefits. For all its innovation, a few rough edges remain. Because the project is still evolving​, some features, like a unified quest log, aren’t fully implemented yet​. Players with poor memory might struggle to recall earlier plot details without a recap feature, and the slow pace may not satisfy those craving instant action.

A journey beyond the screen

World Reborn demonstrates how gaming can be more than escapism, delivering an experience that entertains and empowers in equal measure. Despite a few rough edges, it blends engaging storytelling with real-world purpose. A feat few games achieve, and it stands as a compelling example of how games can make a difference beyond the screen. For players seeking something genuinely different and meaningful, this game comes highly recommended.

• Bug fixes for a more stable multiversal experience​