Don't! Fret is a stylized first-person psychological mascot-horror game set in a musically themed world. Play as a guitar named Fret to solve puzzles, escape from foes, and uncover the mystery behind Harmonic Heights.
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Very Positive (85) - 97% of the 85 user reviews for this demo are positive.
Release Date:
Oct 18, 2024

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About This Demo

Welcome to the "Don't! Fret" demo. In this demo you will play the opening act, which we hope gives you a taste of what's to come. Our goal for the demo is for the community to explore  the world we are building, experience the beginning of what we believe is an awesome story, and most importantly - give us feedback!!!

There are lots of easter eggs to find and lore to uncover, so be sure to take your time and look EVERYWHERE.

MEET FRET

Play as a guitar named Fret, where guitar strings act as your health bar - also affecting your running speed!

STYLIZED VISUALS

Step into Harmonic Heights and immerse yourself in the distinct, stylized visuals that make Don't! Fret stand out from other indie horror games.

SPECIAL EQUIPENT, INVENTORY & RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Your music light is more than just a light. It can also be used against enemies throughout the game! You will also find items such as keys, coins and batteries throughout the demo! Batteries act as your ammunition for your equipment, which you will need to manage.

EVADE ENEMIES

In the event you don't have any batteries in your trusty music light, you may hide to take a break from those hunting you! You will also come across "portal doors", which can be used to travel around the map in the event that you need a quick escape.

PUZZLES, PAYPHONES, LORE & MACHINES

Don't! Fret will have puzzles, working payphone to make calls, lore for players who enjoy a rich backstory and machines throughout the world which provide items and health packs.

Thank you for giving Don't! Fret a shot. This is our first game and we are doing our best! We welcome feedback!

Mature Content Description

The developers describe the content like this:

This game features mature themes and unsettling imagery, including dark and disturbing scenarios. Players will encounter eerie figures and unsettling creatures within a storyline that delves into sensitive topics. Some scenes depict stylized violence and abstract representations of disturbing events

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • OS: Windows 10 x64
    • Processor: Intel Core i7-6700K | AMD Ryzen 5 3600
    • Memory: 16 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Geforce GTX 1060 8GB or Radeon RX 580 8GB or Arc A380.
    • DirectX: Version 12
    • Storage: 4 GB available space
    • Sound Card: Windows Compatible Audio Device
    • Additional Notes: Meeting the minimum requirements will allow the game to run at Low to Medium settings in Full HD (1080p) with a stable 30 FPS. For an optimal experience, we recommend using an SSD for faster load times and smoother gameplay. Please note that during certain cutscenes, performance may be impacted if the CPU usage is high, which could result in rendering issues.
    Recommended:
    • OS: Windows 10 x64
    • Processor: Intel Core i7-8700K | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
    • Memory: 16 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® 2080RTX or AMD Radeon™ 6800XT
    • DirectX: Version 12
    • Storage: 4 GB available space
    • Sound Card: Windows Compatible Audio Device
    • Additional Notes: With the recommended requirements, the game is expected to run at Medium settings or High settings in Full HD (1080p) with a smooth 60 FPS. For the best experience, we recommend using an SSD to ensure faster load times and optimal performance.

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