Infiltrate, rule and rescue the mind of the father of Psychoanalysis: Sigmund Freud, in this surreal and obscure adventure. Take control of his inner voice, choose his destiny, solve clinical cases, save or condemn your patients, all whilst trying to save Freud from himself.
The game allows players to intimately experience Sigmund Freud's existential crisis by taking on the role of his inner voice. Players guide Freud through his daily routine and decisions, giving them a deep understanding of the ominous forces threatening his consciousness.
A core aspect of the gameplay involves psychoanalyzing Freud's patients. Players must explore the patients' unconscious, uncovering their hidden dreams, obsessions, and sexual disturbances. The choices made during these psychoanalysis sessions can lead to either the healing or the downfall of the patients, adding weight and consequence to the player's actions.
The game features a point-and-click adventure style of gameplay, challenging players to carefully observe their surroundings, collect clues, and solve enigmatic puzzles to progress the story. This encourages active engagement with the game world and a sense of discovery.
Reviews praise the game's rich, atmospheric, and psychologically engaging narrative, where players' choices and actions directly impact the unfolding of events and Freud's ultimate fate. The multiple possible endings dependent on the player's decisions add to the game's replayability and sense of agency.
Several reviews highlight the game's thought-provoking nature, requiring players to delve deep into Freudian concepts and psychology to navigate the complex, sometimes obscure gameplay. This intellectual challenge is praised for its ability to provoke deep reflection and self-discovery.