Abscission
by Beyond Booleans
The Developer Says...
Abscission is a Lovecraftian, story-driven horror point-and-click investigation game. It involves searching crime scenes for evidence, combining clues and questioning suspects. Puzzles can have multiple solutions as you guide the protagonist - Detective Will Stanhope - through the story.
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❤ Gameplay Overview
The game casts players in the role of Detective Will Stanhope as he investigates a Lovecraftian-inspired murder case. The core gameplay revolves around exploring crime scenes, examining objects, and combining items in the inventory to solve puzzles. Players uncover clues and piece together evidence to unveil the truth behind the mysterious events.
❤ Exploration and Puzzle-Solving
The highly detailed pixel art environments encourage thorough exploration. Players will scour each location, scrutinizing every interactive element to uncover all available clues. The puzzles are generally logical, requiring players to pay close attention to their surroundings and make connections between the collected evidence.
❤ Multiple Solutions and Dialogue Choices
One of the game's standout features is the ability to approach conversations with suspects and witnesses in different ways, using four distinct character temperaments: Melancholic (detail-oriented), Phlegmatic (calm), Sanguine (sociable), and Choleric (driven). The dialogue choices made by the player can lead to alternative paths and endings, incentivizing replayability as players experiment with various approaches.
❤ Branching Narrative and Endings
The decisions made by the player throughout the investigation significantly impact the narrative and outcome. The game features multiple possible endings, determined by the choices made by the player, particularly during the climactic confrontation. This branching narrative structure adds depth and replayability, as players strive to uncover all the possible conclusions to Detective Stanhope's story.
❤ Atmosphere and Immersion
The game's design successfully immerses players in the Lovecraftian horror atmosphere. The detailed pixel art, haunting soundtrack, and unsettling narrative create a palpable sense of dread and unease, heightening the investigative experience. While the gameplay may be straightforward, the compelling atmosphere and mystery keep players engaged and invested in the unfolding events.
