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The Hole

A fantasy-horror-dark-comedy like no other.

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Developer
c0d3_r, Jmleach1987
Publisher
BuffNerd Studios
Release
May 13, 2022
4 years and 82 days ago
Steam Reviews
Mixed28 reviews42.9%

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About the Game

You wake up with no knowledge of how you got where you are or what may have transpired. Play through a truly original story conjured up by the demented minds of Buffnerd Studios.

In this horror/dark comedy game you must use your wits to unlock doors, break into computer systems, complete tasks, solve puzzles, and escape...all while avoiding certain death from some strange presence.

Toggle between 1st or 3rd person game play.

Run, jump, roll, crouch, climb, hide, and interact with items or objects.

Discover and use items to restore stats and reveal clues.
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