Review of The Painscreek Killings powered by the Slant community.
As Janet, a young and upcoming journalist, you have been asked by your editor to investigate the mysterious abandonment of a once lively town. Based on the information released by the media about the deaths of the townspeople, you set foot into the town thinking you would find an interesting story to publish, only to uncover secrets that were meant to stay hidden forever. (Description on Steam)
SpecsUpdate
Steam RatingVery Positive
GenreNarrative, Walking Sim, Adventure, Puzzle, Investigation, First Person
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Pros
Pro Non-linear storytelling with a structure
Although the story is pieced together through documents scattered around the town, the acts of the story open for each player once they've gotten the information for the act they are currently in. It's great for those who love to research, snoop, and ask questions.
Pro Open exploration
You go where you think you'll find the next clue.