Set in a near-future city where everyone has a 'Protocol' that dictates their social interactions, players assume the role of Alex, a rogue hacker who stumbles upon a deadly conspiracy tied to the origins of these protocols. As individuals begin to act against their own interests under mysterious circumstances, players engage in branching dialogues, make ethical decisions that affect the city, and uncover hidden agendas. Each choice leads to different dynamics within the social fabric, and players must balance their need for information with the consequences their hacking exposes.