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Step into the shoes of the suave secret agent Franklin Benjamin in this single-player interactive spy novel. Drive fast cars, seduce beautiful women, take on false identities, and do whatever is necessary to save the world. Because there's always a madman, and you're the best agent we've got!

Reviews: 3 user reviews — 67% — of 3 reviews
Released: 2024-03-22
Developer: Sunny Demeanor Games
Genres: Action, Adventure
Platforms: Windows

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