A must-play for any horror fan. I didn't know what to expect going in, and the graphics and simple controls feel a little odd at first, but soon you will be sucked into the characters and story. It is a slow building arc, with a lot of dialog. At times, the dialog does get a little drawn out, but hang in there - the scenes of fear, horror and tension make it all worthwhile. The story is sad but engaging, and horrifyingly gruesome without being needlessly gory. It's a chilling experience, exactly what you look for in a horror game. It does have bits and pieces of humor, which serve to make the characters more relatable and ease some of the tension. The music and sound effects were fantastic, and the animations, while not high budget, were used well, from the slow approach of your enemies, to the way you creepily stumble around when drugged. The puzzles were pretty standard point-and-click fare with a terror twist. No complaints there. We had a 10-15 hour experience with the game, and each night after work we ran to it. I miss it now that it is over! I got it on sale, but I feel it is worth the full price and then some. Maniac Mansion fans - you will love one of the chapters in this. What a joy that was! If you are a horror fan and have patience to play a story-based game, don't hesitate to pick this one up.
