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About This Game

AVERAGE TIME TO COMPLETE: 1hrs 30m

DIFFICULTY: This game demands a high level of concentration and memory retention making it suitable for those seeking a rewarding and intellectually engaging gaming experience. It may not be suitable for individuals who prefer games with defined objectives or prompts.



You take on the role of Thomas Myrtle a World War II veteran. The war left him not only with physical wounds, but also with the invisible scars of PTSD. Despite his bravery on the battlefield, Thomas returned home only to find himself battling a different enemy: addiction. This addiction took a toll on his marriage, eventually leading to its dissolution, and plunged him into a spiral of homelessness.

In 1949, a glimmer of hope emerged when Thomas's grandparents took him in and helped him achieve sobriety. For a brief period, life seemed to regain some semblance of normalcy. However, this fragile peace was shattered when Thomas woke up one morning to find his grandmother accusing him of stealing her medication. Despite his protestations of innocence, suspicion tainted the air.

That fateful night, Thomas awoke in his grandmother's room, surrounded by a pool of blood, with no memory of what had transpired. His grandmother was nowhere to be found, and Thomas was haunted by the terrifying possibility that his PTSD and addiction had driven him to commit a heinous act.

Consumed by guilt, confusion, and fear, Thomas went into hiding, cutting himself off from the world for over a decade. Now, after twelve long years of self-imposed exile, he returns, determined to unravel the mystery of that fateful night and to seek closure, if any can be found. With a tumultuous past weighing heavily on his shoulders, Thomas embarks on a journey of self-discovery, confronting demons both internal and external as he seeks answers and redemption.



Gameplay:

**Immersive Exploration**: Dive into a meticulously crafted, eerie house, where every corner holds secrets waiting to be uncovered.

**Compelling Mystery**: Piece together the events of a tragic night by gathering clues scattered throughout the environment.

**Terrifying Atmosphere**: Experience spine-chilling moments as you navigate through an environment filled with unexplainable phenomena and unsettling sound design.

**Interactive Horror**: Engage with the environment and trigger paranormal events, blurring the lines between reality and the supernatural.

**Mind-Bending Puzzles**: Test your wits with challenging puzzles that require keen observation to solve.

**Psychological Tension**: Encounter psychological horror elements that will keep you on the edge of your seat, questioning your own sanity.

**Rich Narrative**: Unravel a captivating storyline through environmental storytelling and discovered documents, immersing yourself in the haunting narrative.

**Replayability**: Explore branching pathways and discover different endings.

**Unforgettable Horror**: Brace yourself for an unforgettable horror experience, filled with suspense, dread, and moments that will stay with you long after the game ends.

Mature Content Description

The developers describe the content like this:

The game does not rely on gore or blood to evoke fear, yet it contains deeply unsettling moments that may not be suitable for children.