Developer Patrones & Escondites has announced a new narrative-based puzzle-thriller called Your House, coming to PC and Mobile on March 27th.
As well as Steam, the game will be hitting iOS and Android devices on that date, with the publisher saying: “Players keen to dive into the mystery can experience the first chapter of the game in the free Steam Next Fest demo, which is available to download now.” On top of that, there’s a new trailer that shows off the lovely looking visual aesthetic, below.
Here’s the key features from the press release:
- Text as Gameplay: Progress through a gripping five-chapter thriller by reading and solving intricate puzzles.
- Inspired by a True Story: Based on a real-life Manhattan apartment designed by architect Eric Clough, YOUR HOUSE conceals a hidden mystery rooted in reality.
- Striking Aesthetics: YOUR HOUSE features a noir comic visual style that captivates and enhances the mysterious atmosphere.
- Seamlessly Integrated Puzzles: Experience challenging, escape room-style puzzles that blend effortlessly with the narrative, adding depth without disrupting the story flow.
- Immersive Storytelling: YOUR HOUSE merges the worlds of games and literature, pushing the boundaries of both mediums to deliver a unique and engaging narrative experience.
A game you can read, a book you can play, YOUR HOUSE is a unique text-driven mystery game that seamlessly blends immersive, thriller-fiction with interactive escape-room-like puzzles, to tell a gripping story about the price of chasing your dreams.
Set in the 1990s, it follows Debbie, a rebellious teenager, who upon receiving a cryptic postcard and an old key sets off a mission to uncover the secrets of a mysterious mansion. The house itself is a living puzzle, holding the hidden pasts of three enigmatic characters. As Debbie progresses, she will unravel their intertwined stories; tales of defying societal expectations to pursue personal dreams. The deeper she delves, the more the lines between truth and mystery blur, leading her to a dark, life-altering discovery.
YOUR HOUSE delves into themes of identity, motherhood, and the price of freedom, introducing a fresh storytelling format that explores the boundaries of video games and books. With hidden doors, secret rooms, mysterious objects, and underground passages to explore, players must read and solve intricate puzzles to unlock the house’s deepest secrets and uncover a truth that refuses to stay buried.
The developer explains that this title is a prequel to “UNMEMORY”, a previous game, though the new title Your House doesn’t require you to have played that one at all.
Your House is coming to PC, iOS, and Android devices on March 27th.
