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Faint Call

Faint Call is a psychological horror game about a police officer investigating a distress call from someone at a notoriously cursed house.

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Developer
KY XE
Publisher
Darks Zone
Release
May 22, 2024
2 years and 71 days ago
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Mostly Positive148 reviews73.0%

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About the Game

About This Game

Faint Call is a psychological horror game about a police officer investigating a distress call from someone at a notoriously cursed house.

Story

In 2010, a family moved into a suburban house. Their joy turned to terror on the first night when they were brutally murdered by an unknown assailant. The police investigated, but each victim was found hanging in the bathroom with a mysterious symbol carved into their chests. Frustrated, the police closed the case, declaring the house off-limits. Years later, a daring vlogger heard of the cursed house. Seeking content, he decided to stay there. As he did, strange occurrences unfolded, revealing the house’s dark secrets.

Key Feature

  • VHS gameplay style
VHS style gameplay, with graphics that look like they were recorded on an old cassette tape. The typical VHS visual effects, such as noise, glitches, and dull colors, will provide a unique and terrifying experience.

  • Mechanic gameplay
Offers challenging and diverse gameplay mechanics. Players must solve puzzles, collect objects, and avoid the dangers in every corner, walking in circle.

  • immersive sound design
Sound effects that suit the situation, such as the rumble of lightning, the swish of a door, and the sound of different footsteps depending on the surface being travelled on.

  • Made with Unreal Engine 5
Use UE5 features, such as Nanite for high-quality geometry and Lumen for realistic global illumination, to deliver a visually stunning experience.

Game genre: Horror, Walking simulator.
Average time to complete the game: 40 - 60 min
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