The Veiled Ones
The Veiled Ones is a horror stealth game about a Muslim exorcist trying to save his son from a jinn possession. In this game players will reveal the story behind their son's possession, while avoiding the jinn that haunts them.
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August 23, 2024
1 year and 344 days ago
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Warning: This game may potentially trigger seizures for people with photosensitive epilepsy. Viewer discretion is advised.
The Veiled Ones is a stealth horror game about a Muslim exorcist trying to save his son from a jinn possession. Inspired by the invisible entities from Islam, the players must rely on a magic artifact and their hearing to survive the jinn haunting their son, and unravel the mystery behind their son's disappearance.
The Veiled Ones was created as part of the University of Southern California’s Advanced Game Project (AGP) in collaboration with students from Otis College of Art and Design, Berklee College of Music, and Laguna College of Art and Design. For more information, please visit our publishing page. To learn more about the USC Games program, the #1 game program in the world, please visit the website listed on the right side of the store page.
The Veiled Ones is a stealth horror game about a Muslim exorcist trying to save his son from a jinn possession. Inspired by the invisible entities from Islam, the players must rely on a magic artifact and their hearing to survive the jinn haunting their son, and unravel the mystery behind their son's disappearance.
LOOK INTO THE JINN WORLD
Use the black magic artifact called the Looking Glass to peer into a haunting realm, and navigate the invisible enemies that are haunting youHIDE FROM INVISIBLE ENEMIES
Look for clues about your son's possession while hiding from invisible jinn. Listen to their footsteps, use the Looking Glass, and avoid the crying whispersUNRAVEL THE POSSESSION
Piece together the clues and exorcise your son. Who is possessing him? And why?The Veiled Ones was created as part of the University of Southern California’s Advanced Game Project (AGP) in collaboration with students from Otis College of Art and Design, Berklee College of Music, and Laguna College of Art and Design. For more information, please visit our publishing page. To learn more about the USC Games program, the #1 game program in the world, please visit the website listed on the right side of the store page.
