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Dismay

Assume the role of an urban explorer, whose curiosity leads you into destinations forgotten by time. Soon you discover the haunting mysteries you uncover are not left behind in the places you explore – they follow you home.

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About the Game

WARNING: This game may potentially trigger seizures for people with photosensitive epilepsy.

IMPORTANT: This game requires patience and attention to detail to solve all of the puzzles, stories, and achievements. The stories unfold through unique visualization with subtle environmental clues to offer players a unique narrative experience. Although the game is easy to complete, it could be deemed a little difficult to the average player to 100% it.

Be The Explorer : Assume the role of an urban explorer, whose curiosity leads you into destinations forgotten by time. Soon you discover the haunting mysteries you uncover are not left behind in the places you explore – they follow you home.

Beware Of Lingering Spirits : As you navigate the eerie forgotten spaces, each step unveils a narrative that ties you to the spectral entities lurking within. Uncover the connection that binds your existence to the restless spirits of the past. But beware, for every exploration comes at a cost, and the haunting entities you disturb won't rest until their stories are unraveled.

Solve Untold Stories : Immerse yourself in the thrill of unraveling mysteries, as you piece together the fragments of your haunted reality by rewatching the videos you've recorded in the past. Explore the depths of chilling narratives, solve cryptic puzzles, and decipher the ominous messages left behind by the entities determined to make their presence known.

Explore Desolate Urban Locations : As you explore abandoned spaces, restless spirits become entwined with your very essence. The haunting entities, manifest within the shadows and echoes of your daily life. No longer confined to the desolate landscapes you explore; they weave their spectral threads into the fabric of your reality.

Beware Of The Present : Unexplained sounds - Doors opening on their own - Chairs sliding across the room - Lights unexpectedly on and off. Your home is no longer your safe haven while the entities beg for the attention.

Features

  • 5 Unique Locations

  • Dynamic Events

  • Multi-Save Slots

  • Achievements

  • Progress Goals

  • Puzzles

  • Mystery Solving

Accessibility

  • Disable head bob to reduce motion sickness

  • Disable Global Illumination to run on lower end PCs

  • Controller support

  • Invert settings for both controller and mouse + keyboard

  • Full control of sound volume