The Town of Light

Disturbing yet gripping different type of horror game

First person psychological adventure game based on actual events at real locations. The game takes place in the Volterra Psychiatric Asylum in Tuscany, Italy as you play through the eyes of 16/17 year old Renee who suffers from mental illness as she explores the horrific place she spent most her childhood looking for unanswered questions of her past. If you're looking for a jump scare game, you won't find it here. That's what I meant about a different type of horror. But if you are looking into a game with a dark but emotionally gripping story that was well done artistically then I would give it a play through. I thought the designers did a good job on a topic as controversial as this. The actual gameplay isn't too exciting, but to think that places like these actually existed is frightening. The tension was created well by the soundscape and artwork. $19.99 is a little steep of a price for a game this short, but I'd still recommend giving it a playthrough. There are a couple different paths to take to the ending so it can be replayed. Great game for achievement hunters as well as this is an easy and relatively quick 1000g. Only about 3-4 hours. Under 2 if you follow a guide to get through quickly, but I would recommend a full playthrough.
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