The Gassal
The dead find peace through sacred burial rites, washed, wrapped, and prepared for their final journey. As a burial washer, it is your duty to perform them with precision and respect. But with no one to guide you, how well can you fulfill this sacred task?
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15 itemsAbout the Game
You have recently begun working as an apprentice burial washer, learning the sacred rituals of preparing the deceased for their final journey. Under the guidance of an experienced ritual worker, you carefully wash, purify, and shroud each body, following tradition with precision and deep respect.
But now, you must carry out the task alone. The bodies keep arriving, and with no one to correct your mistakes, the weight of responsibility grows heavier. A single misstep could disrupt the ritual and lead to consequences beyond your understanding.
Key Features
Perform traditional burial rituals by washing, soaping, wrapping, and applying rose water to the deceased.
Solve ritual-based puzzles where each step must be completed correctly to honor the dead.
Use an interactive inventory system to collect, combine, and use items like sponges, soap, and shrouds.
Examine objects and interact with your surroundings to uncover hidden details and progress through tasks.
Encounter lifelike NPCs and realistic models that enhance immersion and storytelling.
Experience psychological tension as exhaustion, isolation, and an unsettling presence take hold.
Uncover a hidden mystery; the deeper you go, the more you realize something isn’t right.
