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Caution Ahead: Part 1

Play as John, a search and rescue officer who must escape captivity from a secluded lodge. The game blends exploration with escape-room challenges and stealth-based survival.

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September 20, 2024
2 years and 40 days ago
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About the Game

This is the first entry of a three-part horror series that blends exploration, escape-room challenges, and stealth-based survival elements. This part includes three chapters.

You are John Rand, a search-and-rescue officer stationed in Richburg National Park. When young Elena Peterson disappears during a family hike, John and his team are dispatched to find her. During the search, John becomes separated from the others, forced to retrace his steps alone.

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Chapters in Part 1:

  • Chapter 1: Connecting the dots.

  • Chapter 2: Breath of fresh air.

  • Chapter 3: Back to square one.

Game Modes in Part 1:

  • Standard - classic game run.

  • Torture - replay Chapter 3 with a more challenging puzzle (unlocked once Standard mode is completed).

  • Speedrun - replay the game with a timer, no cut scenes (unlocked once Standard mode is completed).

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