Immerse yourself in a haunting map-based horror experience, reminiscent of the iconic PS1 era. Navigate between 2D and 3D perspectives to break free from the loop in a mysterious mansion. Solve challenging puzzles to unveil the secrets hidden beneath it all.
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Positive (17) - 94% of the 17 user reviews for this game are positive.
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Dec 5, 2023
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About This Game

The Great Below: Explore the Fabric of Reality

Step into a mysterious and tense realm in The Great Below, an avant-garde environmental experience that redefines traditional horror boundaries. Embark on a mind-bending journey to escape a mysterious and malevolent mansion. Will you find salvation, or be trapped within the labyrinth of your own mind?

Overview

Embark on a unique expedition driven by a secret society's hidden motives in search of forbidden knowledge. You are the protagonist, a seeker of The Object - a sacred artifact whispered to bestow unparalleled enlightenment. Lost within the eerie mansion, unravel cryptic enigmas and transcend reason before your consciousness succumbs to the abyss.




Unconventional Visual Style

The Great Below breaks horror conventions, reshaping your perspective through a unique blend of 2D and 3D visual storytelling. Traverse a surreal dreamscape where camera angles dance with dimensions, challenging your perceptions. The game's visual style pays homage to the iconic PS1 era with an analog-inspired allure.




Strategic Challenge

Survival relies on your cunning as you navigate The Great Below's intricate web of tension and uncertainty. The mansion itself becomes your ally and adversary, with every corridor and hidden shortcut holding the key to your liberation.




Unearth the Mythos

Rituals weave the narrative in The Great Below, creating a tapestry of mythology and symbolism that appeals to occult enthusiasts. Immerse yourself in a world where mysticism and arcane secrets intertwine, fueling a sense of dread and fascination. Gradually uncover the deep-rooted lore that binds the mansion's unsettling presence.



Features

  • Challenge horror conventions with a fusion of camera perspectives and dimension-defying visuals.
  • Immerse yourself in an analog-inspired aesthetic, evoking nostalgia and atmospheric immersion.
  • Unravel ancient rituals and symbolism, piecing together a minimalistic interpretative narrative.

    Embark on a transcendental journey where reality blurs, and consciousness bends. Ascend, daring to untangle enigmatic riddles and reach a plane beyond mortal comprehension. Will you break free from the mansion's cyclical grasp, or become forever entwined in its eternal embrace?

    Dare to ascend.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • OS *: Windows 7+
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Graphics: 256 MB NVidia or ATI graphics card, Intel HD Graphics 3000 or better
    • Storage: 500 MB available space
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.

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