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The Hanged Man

"You're a demon child. Someday, you'll be burning in hell for your sins.". This is the fourth and final title in the Strange Man series, developed by Uri Games. Will was running away from home with his mouse buddy Pop, until the two of them wandered into an abandoned building. What secrets lie hidden within?

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Developer
Uri Games
Publisher
PLAYISM
Release
February 27, 2018
8 years and 157 days ago
Steam Reviews
Very Positive221 reviews88.2%

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About the Game

"You're a demon child.

Someday, you'll be burning in hell for your sins."

This is the fourth and final title in the Strange Man series, developed by Uri Games.

In The Hanged Man, you play as William Morton, a young boy wandering around a town in the snow. As he wanders to and fro, he takes cover in an abandoned building with his best buddy, a mouse named Pop.

Although he hopes to leave the building soon, Pop disappears into the building, leaving William alone. William must now gather his courage and head further into the building, seeking out his only friend.

What secrets lie hidden within?

The Steam version features special additions such as achievements and multi-language localization.

Features

  • 2D horror-adventure featuring exploration and action elements

  • Wide range of hardcore expressions of violence

  • Multiple endings

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