The protagonist blackmailed by V.I.L.E. to steal artifacts in exchange for her kidnapped friends. Her choices during each mission determine whether Zack and Ivy are rescued or brainwashed, and whether the stolen items are preserved or destroyed.
Cleo serves as a competing task director who uses the hostages to manipulate Carmen's actions.
Brunt acts as a direct enforcer, threatening Carmen's friends to compel compliance with V.I.L.E.'s demands.
Player provides critical intel and tracking support to help Carmen locate her kidnapped friends.
Long-standing friends and crime-fighting partners forced into a rescue mission.
Long-standing friends and crime-fighting partners forced into a rescue mission.
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