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Follow the meaning

by HiKing Mind Studio

2024
94% positive
872
$3.34
Steam

About This Game

A desperate letter summons detective Paul Trilby to a peculiar island town, divided by a wall and ruled by a Hospital. Regular citizens get admitted and then return without their memories. A sinister conspiracy is afoot. Can you get to the bottom of this mystery?

Follow the meaning is a surreal, hand-drawn, point-and-click adventure inspired by classic titles like Samorost and the Rusty Lake series.

Use wit, curiosity and lateral thinking to puzzle your way towards a solution, helped by the citizens you meet along the way. Remember that there is always a grain of truth in the local gossip.

A short, strange, satisfying adventure for those in search of something different.

Features

â–  Hand-drawn art brings the offbeat world to life

â–  Whimsical worldbuilding with a sinister undertone

â–  Atmospheric soundtrack by Victor Butzelaar

â–  A twisted mystery that awaits your diligent inspection

â–  1.5 hours average playtime

🔎 You can already start Paul_Trilby's investigation by visiting the Follow the meaning website (link in sidebar) 🖥️

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Negative52
Overall94% positive

Game Details

Release Date: 11/22/2024
Developer: HiKing Mind Studio
Publisher: Second Maze
Price: $3.34

Platform Support

WindowsmacOS

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