Set against a backdrop of a futuristic metropolis, *Ciphered Reckoning* places you in the role of an ex-hacker turned detective, who is drawn into a maelstrom of political intrigue, cyber warfare, and a secret society that holds the keys to unleashing chaos in the city. Players must navigate through complex narrative paths, make choices that affect the fate of the city, and decrypt digital clues that could either save or doom the metropolis. Along the way, you encounter a cast of morally ambiguous characters, each with their own agendas, leading to thrilling confrontations and unexpected alliances.