A serial killer is terrorizing the city, and Sara's deadbeat boyfriend hasn't done the laundry. Can Sara survive a late-night trip to the laundromat, or will the Womb Ripper perform an early delivery?
You take on the role of Sara, a pregnant college student who must venture out to a 24-hour laundromat late at night when the washing machine in her apartment breaks down. As you make your way to the laundromat and wait for your clothes to wash and dry, you face the looming threat of a serial killer known as the "Womb Ripper" that is terrorizing the city.
The core gameplay loop revolves around exploring the seedy strip mall and surrounding areas, and interacting with the various objects and eccentric NPCs that populate the environment. You can read collectible comic books, listen to the radio, watch TV, and converse with characters like a smarmy business owner and a creepy old man named Peepaw. These interactions and environmental details help build the game's grimy, unsettling atmosphere and provide additional context for the narrative.
One unique mechanic is the real-time washing and drying of your clothes. You'll need to periodically check on the washing machine and transfer the clothes to the dryer, which takes several minutes of real-time to complete. This creates a sense of urgency and tension, as you must balance your exploration and investigation with keeping an eye on the laundry's progress.
While much of the gameplay focuses on exploration and interaction, the game also incorporates survival horror elements. You may encounter the Womb Ripper killer, who will stalk and pursue you, requiring the use of stealth and evasion to survive. These encounters heighten the game's sense of tension and dread.
Scattered throughout the environment are various collectible items, such as comic books and documents, that provide additional context to the narrative. Some stores also feature playable minigames, like an arcade game or handheld console, that allow you to pass the time as you wait for your laundry to finish.
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