The Poisoned Roots
The Poisoned Roots is a narrative driven game about abuse, obsession, and the dark secrets of a troubled American home. It’s a short game, and is intended to be played in a single sitting.
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6 itemsAbout the Game
The Poisoned Roots is a short experience that takes around 30 minutes to an hour to finish. It has no save feature and is intended to be completed within a single play session.
The story is told through the environment as well as the various interactable objects within the game. There is minimal hand-holding and players must pay close attention to details in order to uncover the events that transpired.
The story is told through the environment as well as the various interactable objects within the game. There is minimal hand-holding and players must pay close attention to details in order to uncover the events that transpired.
Key Features
- An experience that focuses on atmosphere and narrative over traditional gameplay
- A rich, emotional story about the effects of abuse and obsession
- A detailed environment that rewards the player’s curiosity
- An atmospheric Original Soundtrack
