Players Like...

❤ Meaningful Choices and Branching Narratives

The narrative branches extensively, allowing players to shape the story through their choices. Reviewers repeatedly highlighted how their decisions carried significant weight, drastically altering the course of events. One player noted how a single misstep led to a "tragedy" ending, emphasizing the high stakes involved.

❤ Immersive, Text-Based Experience

The text-based format immerses players in the gothic atmosphere. Reviewers praised the vivid descriptions, which enabled them to vividly envision the haunted manor and its inhabitants. One player likened the experience to having "Heart of the House" play out in their imagination, applauding the writing's ability to grip them.

❤ Customizable Player Character

Players can customize their protagonist's gender and sexuality, which reviewers said meaningfully impacted the narrative. For instance, one player described being able to play as a "charismatic transgender" protagonist, appreciating the opportunity to inhabit a character distinct from traditional tropes.

❤ Replayability and Consequences

Reviewing the game multiple times was a common refrain, as players sought to uncover the full breadth of narrative branches and endings. One reviewer mentioned restarting to explore alternative paths after accidentally making a choice that sent them down an unexpected "rabbit hole."

❤ Seamless Integration of Mechanics and Narrative

Reviewers highlighted how the gameplay seamlessly integrated with the story, without feeling like a separate set of mechanics. They noted that the choices presented felt organically connected to the text-based experience, rather than appearing as artificial decision points.