There's a serial killer stalking your video store, and you just got called into work on your day off! Stock shelves, deal with customers and RUN FOR YOUR LIFE!
The game immerses players in a first-person perspective, allowing them to navigate the retro, VHS-inspired environments. The core gameplay loop revolves around solving puzzles, exploring the levels, and engaging in heart-pounding stealth sequences to progress the story.
Players must thoroughly search the environments to gather clues and items needed to solve a variety of logical challenges. These puzzles range from simple object interactions to more complex, multi-step procedures. The levels are designed with attention to detail, encouraging players to scour every corner for hidden secrets and items.
During certain sections, players must evade the stalking serial killer, "Slaw," who patrols specific areas. Players need to carefully time their movements, hide in designated spots, and avoid detection. The heavy metal chase music heightens the sense of urgency and danger, as players frantically attempt to escape the killer's clutches.
The game's visuals faithfully recreate the grainy, low-resolution look of classic PlayStation titles, with pixelated character models and environments. This authentic retro aesthetic, combined with the VHS-inspired presentation and sound design, successfully transports players back to the golden age of horror gaming and video rental stores.
The game offers multiple endings, each dependent on the player's choices and actions. Additionally, the chapter select feature allows players to revisit earlier sections of the game to uncover hidden secrets or additional content they may have missed during their initial playthrough.