Haifa
Haifa is a hidden object puzzle experience that tells a story about the emotional struggles of trying to maintain hopefulness in times of war. Help your characters keep their head up by finding small objects in their environment to lift their spirits, as they look for their lost friend.
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You follow a small group of friends brought together by a shared mission: to find someone they’ve lost. As they search across Haifa’s streets, homes, and hidden corners, they’ll confront not only external obstacles but also their own emotional scars.
In each richly illustrated scene, you’ll investigate the environment for clues, some of them - objects that hold personal meaning and fragments of the larger mystery. Some items offer comfort, others trigger painful memories, but every discovery brings you closer to uncovering what happened and why.
These findings don’t just move the story forward; they shape the mental state of the people you’re traveling with, influencing how they perceive the truth as it unfolds.
Through these moments of empathy and reflection, you’ll also begin to piece together the larger mystery—following leads, connecting clues, and uncovering what happened to the friend they’ve lost.
Key Features
Narrative Detective Puzzle Gameplay - Investigate beautifully illustrated scenes, uncover hidden clues, and piece together a mystery through observation, dialogue, and puzzles.
Hope as a Mechanic – Each discovery impacts your group’s mental state, affecting their ability to cope with the journey ahead.
Story-Rich with Visual Novel Mechanics – Uncover a quiet mystery through emotional dialogue, reflective thoughts, and evolving relationships within a diverse cast of characters shaped by conflict and connection.
Hand-Painted Visuals – A visually distinctive, thoughtfully hand-drawn style that captures the beauty and melancholy of everyday moments.
