Sinner 97
Sinner 97 is a first person PSX VHS psychological horror set in 1997, within the confines of a shadowy religious cult. Remain hidden and overcome problems in order to escape the Father's clutches.
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November 22, 2022
3 years and 253 days ago
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Positive46 reviews84.8%
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10 itemsAbout the Game
OUR FATHER wishes to see you…
Sinner 97 is a first person, PSX stylised, VHS psychological horror. It is our homage to the PS1 era of gaming.
The Story
Set in 1997, you are responding to an apparent message of distress from a member of a shadowy religious cult lead by “The Father”.
In the past the cult has kept to themselves, but in recent months they have been acting stranger and town locals report ever more disturbing rumours and activities.
Townsfolk have reported missing children, but police have been slow to act. Now for the first time a message has been “leaked” from inside the cult, causing further interest into what is really going on inside the walls of the Father’s house.
You proceed to the cult compound, not knowing what you will find, but determined to unravel what is going on…and to save anyone you can.
Game Features
"...and thou shalt eat the fruit of thine own body, the flesh of thy sons and of thy daughters, which the FATHER thy God hath given thee"
Sinner 97 is a first person, PSX stylised, VHS psychological horror. It is our homage to the PS1 era of gaming.
The Story
Set in 1997, you are responding to an apparent message of distress from a member of a shadowy religious cult lead by “The Father”.
In the past the cult has kept to themselves, but in recent months they have been acting stranger and town locals report ever more disturbing rumours and activities.
Townsfolk have reported missing children, but police have been slow to act. Now for the first time a message has been “leaked” from inside the cult, causing further interest into what is really going on inside the walls of the Father’s house.
You proceed to the cult compound, not knowing what you will find, but determined to unravel what is going on…and to save anyone you can.
Game Features
- Single player horror thriller.
- Playable in both desktop and VR modes.
- VR standing and seated experience supported.
- Unable to hurt the Father, you must proceed carefully to escape.
- Find items in the world to help you overcome challenges as you attempt to escape.
- Manage your inventory with key items you need.
- Heal thy wounds when hurt.
- Global Steam leaderboards – can you outrun everyone else?
- Repayable gameplay with changing item locations and difficulties.
- Discover notes left by cult members to unravel the story.
- Escape before you run out of chances. The Father’s forgiveness for your Sins only goes so far…
"...and thou shalt eat the fruit of thine own body, the flesh of thy sons and of thy daughters, which the FATHER thy God hath given thee"
