Foghorns Drown

A psychological horror that relies on dread, disorientation and ambiguity rather than cheap jumpscares and shock value. Its retro PSX aesthetic adds to the otherworldliness, unease, and surprising charm that its quaint little world brings to pixelated life.

Every life carries a toll.

https://youtu.be/FjYK8ayF_VQ

Amazing atmosphere!

One thing that is very difficult to achieve in a game is atmosphere. And this game is full of it. From the model design, the soundtrack, the actual gameplay, it sets a certain mood and sticks to it throughout. I also think there is a certain depth to the story that cannot be fully interpreted in one playthrough. It can be confusing at times. The only downside I would say is the length of the game, which feels short coming in at a little over an hour. I spent a lot of my playtime just trying to get a bullseye. The ending felt rather abrupt compared to the build up. Overall though, very good game, thank you Steam for recommending to me.

Really enjoyed this one! I can imagine that if, like many reviewers seem to have, I'd played the demo I would expect more content. I got this in a bundle with That Which Gave Chase and No one lives under the lighthouse and it feels spiritually similar. If you are not a "walking sim" person, or someone for whom strong atmosphere does heavy lifting do not get this game. It felt very adjacent to How Fish Is Made and I really can't be mad about the short playtime when the lighting, atmosphere, and sound design were neat! Who would enjoy this? Fans of The Witch, Possum, The Little Stranger, The Vourdalak, The Wind, The Lodge (sorry for only movies but I am not as familiar with the indie horror gaming space right now). Am I going to remember it forever? No. Is it going to stick with me and rattle around in my brain? Yes.

Very atmospheric "walking simulator" -type game. The vibes are very Lovecraftian with emphasis on rituals and occultism. The story had interesting mystery which kept the game from feeling dull, but the main draw of the game for me was the atmosphere. Sitting at a bench to smoke all the various blends of tobacco and throwing darts were my favorite moments. I would've wanted some more gameplay mechanics to interact with, as the game is very linear and the flow is closer to a visual novel than any other genre. It's an enjoyable way to spend an evening and I'm very curious to see what this studio does next.

Atmospheric, very story-driven and aesthetically pleasing!