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The Hangman

After weeks of relentless searching, the Detective finally uncovers a critical clue that leads to an isolated location, unveiling the fate of the Hangman's victims. Can you make a getaway with your findings before it's too late?

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Developer
SANDBOX Games
Publisher
SANDBOX Games
Release
September 16, 2023
2 years and 321 days ago
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About the Game

You assume the role of a seasoned Detective who awakens to find themselves in the sinister clutches of a relentless serial killer known only as "The Hangman." Trapped in the Hangman's underground lair, you must race against time to unravel the mysteries and horrors that surround you.

You'll discover the Hangman's gruesome obsession: transforming his victims into grotesque marionette-like creatures, bound to serve as his loyal, lifeless security. The lifeless eyes of these eerie puppet guards follow your every move as their lifeless limbs creak ominously in the dark.

The objective is clear: escape with your newfound discoveries intact before you too become a pawn in the Hangman's sick game. Every step you take could bring you closer to freedom or push you deeper into his clutches.

Can you escape his deadly grip before it's too late? Or will you become another lifeless puppet in his demented collection?

Gameplay Features


  • Explore the Hangman's creepy bunker inspired by liminal spaces
  • Uncover the Hangman's motive by discovering his diary entries
  • Experience the different endings by choosing a method of escape
  • Solve the code of the keypads that block your freedom
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