Living a Thousand Lives: How to Experience the Text-Based Magic of BitLife
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live an entirely different life? Maybe you want to drop out of school to become a famous pop star, or perhaps you prefer to play it safe, study hard, and retire as a billionaire CEO. If you enjoy interactive storytelling and simulation games, you might want to try Bitlife, a text-based life simulator that turns everyday choices into unpredictable adventures.
Gameplay: How a Life Unfolds
The game begins the moment your virtual avatar is born. You are greeted with a simple interface, a cute avatar, and a few basic stats: Happiness, Health, Smarts, and Looks. As you hit the "Age" button, your character grows one year older, and the game introduces you to various life events, milestones, and dilemmas.
Gameplay revolves entirely around making choices. During childhood, you might decide whether to study for an exam, bully a classmate, or…


