The Beast

2001

Author: Jordan Weisman, Elan Lee, Sean Stewart, and Pete Fenlon
Publisher: Microsoft
Style: ARG
Language: HTML, JavaScript, Flash, ASP
Launch Platform: Various

This distributed whirlwind of puzzles and storytelling pioneered the genre later known as Alternate Reality Games, bringing players into a future web where artificial intelligences are on the verge of legal recognition as sentient entities.
(Original Article)

Play This Story

At this time, there is no known way to play this title.

Bonus Links

The Guide
The Trail

Archives of the Cloudmakers' summary of the original game paths.

ARGNet

News about this style of game.

familiasalla-es.ro

Archived version of one of the original game sites.

Puppetmaster FAQ

Posted after the game's run ended.

EA's Majestic

Write-up of a similar contemporary game.