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False Mall

You have wandered into an infinite looping shopping mall in Japan. If you notice changes within the mall, you might be able to escape.

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Developer
TenkaiGames
Publisher
TenkaiGames
Release
August 26, 2024
1 year and 340 days ago
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Very Positive149 reviews95.3%

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About the Game

You have wandered into an infinite looping shopping mall in Japan. If you notice changes within the mall, you might be able to escape.

How to Evacuate

  • When all the anomalies are captured, the emergency exit will open.
  • If there are no anomalies, do not capture anything and just open the emergency exit.
  • If you open the emergency exit at 9 o'clock, you can evacuate outdoors.

Features

  • A "Spot anomalies" game inspired by "The Exit 8".
  • Recreating the ambiance of a local shopping mall in Japan.
  • A hint system that shows the location of anomalies. Anyone should be able to complete the game.
  • Auto-save feature. It allows you to pause anytime.

Gameplay Videos and Streaming

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VHS Effect

If you don't like the VHS effect, you can turn it off in the settings menu.

Prevention of 3D Motion Sickness

The larger the game screen in relation to your field of view, the more likely you are to experience motion sickness. If you suffer from motion sickness, effective measures include switching to windowed mode and lowering the resolution, or physically distancing yourself from the monitor.
You can also adjust the following settings in-game:
- Reduce the amount of head-bob
- Display the center point
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