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18Hell:Lost

"18 Hell:Lost" is a psychological horror indie game set in 1930s Shanghai. Players awaken in a grand hotel, trapped as fate and soul intertwine, leading them deeper into the unknown.

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DWall Games
Publisher
DWall Games
Release
April 19, 2024
2 years and 104 days ago
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Positive40 reviews87.5%

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About the Game

Fear often originates from deep within ourselves, and we are merely the ones who awaken it.


"18 Hell:Lost" is a psychological horror indie game.

Story:

Set in the bustling Shanghai of the Republic of China era, you awaken from a deep slumber on a couch, feeling disoriented and restless. Only then do you realize that you are trapped in a grand Shanghai hotel, unable to escape. Fate and soul intertwine, creating a complex tapestry... As you slowly explore the mysteries within, you find yourself sinking deeper into the unknown...

Genre:

This game focuses on psychological horror, rather than direct displays of violence or monsters. It invokes fear in players through environmental design, music, storytelling, and other non-visual means.

Gameplay:

Through fragmented storytelling, players unlock the backstory and gain knowledge of Chinese folklore while experiencing a captivating suspenseful narrative. The game employs a "maze" mechanism, where players repeatedly find themselves trapped in a looping space, with time overlapping, guiding them to unearth the truth behind the events.
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