The Occupation is a video game set in North West England during the year 1987. Players take on the role of an investigative reporter tasked with uncovering and questioning those involved in a controversial act which has threatened to erode civil liberties. The night before had resulted in many lives lost, and it's up to player to use their tools at disposal to get results for their investigation. As events happen in real-time, players must make decisions based on evidence presented that will determine the narrative of their story. They face tough choices between taking direct routes at risk of being caught or planning carefully as time ticks away.