The stories of the cuddly toys are poignant and the dream sequences surreal.
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We suggest clicking the professional help option, as it gives you access to Dr Kindermann’s notes on the patients and their medical history. You are given a list of options when interacting with patients and what you choose determines whether their conditions get better or worse. However, that does not make the game any less thought-provoking. The game is set in the past and the many of the methods you use – Rorschach tests, dream analysis or others, might seem very dated. It is your job to study their conditions and help them. Each of them exhibits a typical symptom of well-known mental illnesses, such as depression or OCD. You arrive at the clinic to fill in for Dr Kindermann and are greeted by 6 patients. The Asylum (Psychiatric Clinic for Abused Cuddly Toys) by Martin Kittsteiner is exactly that. The AsylumĪn exploration of Sigmund Freud’s psychoanalysis and dream interpretation methods in the form of a plushie toy therapy game. Those in turn lead to 7 possible endings, giving the game high replay value. Under the horror elements, there is also a gripping narrative about the subconscious of the artist whose work has come to life.įinally, Ib gives players choices in how they interact with the other characters. Even with its 8-bit graphics style, it has genuinely creepy and unsettling imagery. To the game’s credit, it does not rely on jump scares nearly as much as other games in the RPG Maker horror genre. Together they encounter terrifying enemies and explore eerie rooms.
Ib is soon joined by 2 other characters – Garry and Mary, who mysteriously find themselves trapped in the nightmarish dimension too. The game has no combat and you must skilfully avoid obstacles and enemies, while solving puzzles. She is transported into a dark twisted version of the gallery, where headless sculptures roam. The lights in the art museum suddenly dim and everyone but her seems to vanish. IbĮver feared that the paintings might come to life when you visited the gallery as a kid? Well, this scenario is all too real for 9-year-old heroine Ib (pronounced eeb) in the RPG Maker horror game of the same name by Japanese artist Kouri.
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For the full story and another incredibly well-made game, we recommend you play The Company of Myself after finishing Fixation. Fixation fully utilises its medium to deliver an immersive and compelling experience. On top of that, the game has serious platforming and puzzle chops that will challenge even experienced gamers. Kathryn, for example, solves all her problems and nail-biting puzzles by smoking. It is laced with allegories, which are often woven directly into the gameplay mechanics. The game is moody and atmospheric thanks to the wonderful soundtrack by David Carney and art by Ben Jelter.įixation is story-rich and challenges us to think about the underlying causes of our vices and who we turn to in our moments of need. This includes her roommate Penelope and Penelope’s boyfriend who insists on being called “TheSphinx” – his online handle. She is surrounded by a cast of colourful but not always helpful characters. In Fixation we meet protagonist Kathryn as she struggles with stress, her smoking addiction and relating to those around her. The story-driven puzzle platformer is also a prequel to another popular game of his – The Company of Myself.
“A game about people and their habits” is how indie developer Eli Piilonen describes Fixation. Recharge your creative batteries, challenge yourself and or simply do something fun on a boring weekend. So, go on a nostalgic journey with us and check out some games – both old and new – that will make you feel like you’re back at that wonderfully weird place that was the early internet. Publishing online today is easier than ever, so the number of bizarre and fascinating games is higher, not lower.
This is when many now-popular indie developers first tried their hand at designing games and posted them on websites like Newgrounds and Armor Games.
In the early days of the web it seemed like weird and imaginative flash games could be found everywhere.
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