Sanitarium

by Piko Interactive LLC, Bleem.net, Dotemu

The Developer Says...

Originally released in 1998 on PC, and awarded as the Adventure Game of the Year, The timeless horror point-and-click, Sanitarium, is returning to frighten the bravest adventure game fans.

Keywords

Point & Click

Psychological Horror

Puzzle Solving

Atmospheric Adventure

Story Rich

Singleplayer

Cult Classic

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Players Like...

❤ Story and Narrative

Captivating plot that immerses the player in the protagonist's amnesia and gradual uncovering of his identity and the events leading to his confinement in the asylum.

Diverse cast of well-realized characters, each with their own distinct personalities, backstories, and ways of interacting with the player-character.

Exploration of complex, adult themes such as mental illness, family trauma, and the blurred line between reality and delusion.

❤ Atmosphere and Ambience

Effective use of an ominous, Gothic-inspired aesthetic in the asylum setting to create a pervasive sense of unease.

Carefully crafted sound design, including an eerie musical score, that heightens the player's sense of discomfort and impending dread.

Surreal, nightmarish environments that challenge the player's understanding of what is real, seamlessly blending reality with the protagonist's fragmented psyche.

❤ Gameplay and Design

Thoughtfully designed puzzles that require logical thinking and exploration, without becoming overly frustrating or breaking the game's narrative flow.

Nonlinear progression that allows players to uncover the game's interconnected storylines at their own pace, encouraging repeated playthroughs.

Smooth character switching that provides multiple perspectives on the unfolding events, deepening the player's understanding of the central mystery.