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Despair: Blood Curse

A third-person survival horror game featuring non-linear gameplay, puzzles, and enemies from the depths of hell. When Anna's mother passes away from a sudden illness, she receives a worrying letter from her sister suggesting that not all is as it seems. Will she uncover the truth?

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January 10, 2024
2 years and 205 days ago
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Very Positive149 reviews83.9%

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About the Game

A third-person survival horror game featuring non-linear gameplay, puzzles, and enemies from the depths of hell. Soon after the arrival of an unexpected guest back home, Anna's mother suddenly falls ill and passes away. Quickly dismissed by doctors as another casualty of the pandemic, Anna receives a worrying letter from her sister suggesting that not all is as it seems. Will she uncover the truth behind her mother’s death?

Key Features

  • Use Anna's axegun to defeat enemies from a distance or up-close.
  • Non-linear gameplay. Explore and solve puzzles to unlock the mysteries of the mansion and beyond.
  • Limited inventory space. Carefully manage your inventory while always being ready for the unknown.
  • A location-based damage system. Don't waste precious ammo shooting arms and legs. Aim for the head.