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You explore an unfamiliar town, talk with its residents and solve puzzles while uncovering your own forgotten past. The game mixes unsettling scenes with a nostalgic retro look.

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Dark, serious atmosphere
Strong, story-driven narrative

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Mad Father

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2012PCNintendo SwitchSteam Deck verified97 % positive−50 % ~~8.19 €~~ 4.09 €

Dread and tension
Dark, serious atmosphere
Strong, story-driven narrative

A short RPG Maker horror adventure in which you play Aya, uncovering the dark secrets of her mad doctor father inside a mansion. Puzzles, chase sequences and multiple endings deliver a macabre yet emotional story.

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Accessible and relaxed

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Dread and tension

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Dread and tension

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Dread and tension

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