Tales of Fear - Episode Zero
Can you tell the difference between truth and tale? Experience three short horror stories and gather clues as to which are true and which are just part of our imagination. Immerse yourself in the protagonist's perspective and discover eerie tales from around the world.
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17 itemsAbout the Game
Tales of Fear is a first-person horror adventure featuring playable retellings of various horror stories. Some of them are fictional, while others are based on real events, and it's up to you to figure out which ones are true.
Take on the role of the protagonist in each narrative and experience unique stories. Explore immersive, handcrafted locations on your own and encounter some frightening surprises along the way.
Case 01 - Doai Station
Kaito, a freelance journalist chasing a rumor at Mount Tanigawa, decides to take the last train home. As the train arrives, he is on the phone with his brother, Haru, when the connection suddenly breaks. While waiting for Kaito's arrival, Haru becomes anxious, only to find out that the last train from Doai Station had already left hours before the phone call.
Case 02 - Alice and Bob
An employee of a large tech company takes on a night shift with his colleague that will haunt him for a long time afterward. An experiment in artificial intelligence is supposed to take the company to the next level. When his coworker suddenly has an emergency, he is left alone with the experiment. It goes well, too well, until he loses control of the AI models.
Case 03 - Enfield Encounter
Patrick McKelvy's relaxed evening turns out to be a dangerous nightmare that he is forced to endure while fearing for his life. He encounters a creature that does not exist in any history book and causes great chaos in his city.
Key features
Three playable cases with unique atmospheres
Recreation of real locations
Dynamic audio system
Various tasks and mini-puzzles
Guess which stories are true and compare your answers with other players
Interactive dialogues
