While looking for the existence of the Great Beyond, Professor Patrick Moore, aided by a fake medium, will build a device to see the other side, embark on a search for a millenary artefact, and investigate the most haunted manor of 1907 England.
You'll thoroughly explore over 60 distinct, highly detailed pixel art backgrounds that evoke the atmospheric, foggy streets of 1907 London. Interacting with the environments and a wide cast of well-written characters will have you scrutinizing every nook and cranny, gathering numerous items to advance the narrative.
The inventory-based puzzles strike a balance between challenge and logic. Reviewers praised how the solutions make sense within the context of the story and setting, progressing the plot in a seamless, non-obtrusive manner. You'll combine gathered items in appropriate ways to solve challenges that gradually increase in complexity.
Carefully managing your protagonist's inventory is crucial. The intuitive system allows for easy organization and retrieval of the many items you'll collect, a core part of the gameplay loop.
Solving puzzles and exploration directly advance the overarching mystery-driven narrative. Your protagonist's goals drive the gameplay forward, with the challenge-solving feeling natural and meaningful within the context of the plot.
The difficulty curve is well-balanced, starting moderately challenging and gradually increasing without becoming frustrating. Reviewers noted the game avoids "moon logic" puzzles, focusing instead on logic-based solutions that make sense in the game world. The steady pacing maintains momentum, keeping you engaged without feeling overwhelmed.
While linear, the gameplay provides a strong sense of agency. You'll feel like an active participant in unraveling the mystery, rather than a passive observer.