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Them - The Summoning

When a longtime friend contacts you to visit him with the utmost urgency, you arrive to find a troubled man haunted by visions of his recently deceased wife. When he suddenly dies under suspicious circumstances, you become the main suspect in two inexplicable deaths.

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May 16, 2014
12 years and 81 days ago
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Mostly Negative64 reviews31.3%

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About the Game

When a longtime friend contacts you to visit him with the utmost urgency, you arrive to find a troubled man haunted by visions of his recently deceased wife. When he suddenly dies under suspicious circumstances, you become the main suspect in two inexplicable deaths.

Framed for two murders, and with a tenacious investigator on your heels, you race to decipher the clues that will lead to the true killer and prove your innocence. However, you soon uncover something far darker and more dangerous than you could have ever imagined.

Stay one step ahead of the law as you enter an uncharted paranormal world to reveal the truth.

Solve daring puzzles, and play surreal mini-games as you follow your instinct to survive and find peace. With a ghostly spectre as your only ally, can you keep your sanity as you venture beyond the limits of reality?

Features

  • Beautifully realistic hidden object scenes abound in this gripping adventure.
  • Follow your instincts to uncover your past and play games with destiny.
  • Stay ahead of the law to clear your name and find a true murderer.
  • Find cleverly concealed items, solve perplexing puzzles, and more.
  • Explore richly detailed environments and enjoy an orchestrated soundtrack.