The Meaning
"The Meaning" is a first-person psychological horror game focused on tense exploration and immersive storytelling. You are Ethen Daniels, a man who is struggling with the loss of his family and is now pursuing the meaning of life once again.
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October 22, 2022
3 years and 285 days ago
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Mostly Positive25 reviews72.0%
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Description
"The Meaning" is a first-person psychological horror game focused on tense exploration and immersive storytelling.Story
In the game, you start with the main protagonist, Ethen Daniels, and immediately dive into his story. You'll view his life from his perspective and be submerged in the deep and sad reality of his life. You'll be drawn into Ethen's life and question the meaning of yours.The game is designed to keep you on your toes and don't let go, so be ready for scary moments and hard to solve mysteries.
You can expect a thriller story with scary moments, moments full of joy, sadness, uncertainty, and unexpected events.
Game Features
- Exploration - A first-person psychological horror game focused on tense exploration and immersive storytelling.
- Unique storyline - Enjoy the psychological horror story that has an unexpected twist.
- Hidden Items - Explore all the different secrets & easter eggs hidden in the game that hint towards a hidden reality that resides within the mundane house.
- Immersive Experience - Realistic graphics and audio, as well as minimal user interfaces, will provide a completely immersive experience that will keep you on your toes.
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