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Overview:

This is the demo for Optosis, a surreal, Myst-like horror-puzzler inspired by the Victorian science of optography. 

You are a Victorian asylum worker, the assistant to a brilliant doctor, a doctor who commands too much respect to be caught indulging their darkest theories. 

That's what you're for.  

Access the desk, follow the doctor's notes and avoid the patrolling guards as you uncover secrets that even science may not explain in this short teaser. 

Features:

- A unique premise inspired by the historic practice of optography, based on real research.
- Classic Myst style control scheme.
- Zero hand holding. It's up to you to learn the process and follow the hints to solve a range of puzzles.
- Tension building audio, patrolling guards and the threat of combustion keep you on your toes.


System Requirements:

- Relatively modern system
- Windows only 
- Fully mouse controlled

Controls:

- Left Click = Interact
- Right Click / Esc = Pause
- You can only carry one object at a time

Options:

- Use the options menu to alter graphics settings, brightness and display resolution. 
(Graphic settings may not be optimal for your system by default)


Asset List:

- Asset List Link

Updates:

V.1.01 - Fixed camera animation moving slower at lower frame rates. 


Updated 16 days ago
Published 21 days ago
StatusReleased
PlatformsWindows
AuthorJames Helliwell
GenrePuzzle
Tags3D, Escape Game, Horror, Short, Surreal, Victorian

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Click download now to get access to the following files:

Optosis V.0.01.zip 464 MB
Optosis V.0.02.zip 464 MB

Development log

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Awesome start to a project that has a lot of potential. Very interesting setting and concept overall. I had a lot of fun figuring out what to do and how the primary puzzle worked. There is definitely a Myst vibe like the page says but I also get light feelings of Mortuary Assistant and Escape Rooms as well. A few more puzzle styles and slightly deeper mechanics if this project were to continue and I think it would be an absolute hit.

Thanks a lot Alex! I'm so glad you had a good time with it. There are definitely plans for this project.