Narrative puzzle-thriller YOUR HOUSE launches for PC and mobile in March [Press Release]
A game you can read, a book you can play, YOUR HOUSE is a unique text-driven mystery game that seamlessly blends immersive, thriller-fiction with interactive escape-room-like puzzles, to tell a gripping story about the price of chasing your dreams.
Set in the 1990s, it follows Debbie, a rebellious teenager, who upon receiving a cryptic postcard and an old key sets off a mission to uncover the secrets of a mysterious mansion. The house itself is a living puzzle, holding the hidden pasts of three enigmatic characters. As Debbie progresses, she will unravel their intertwined stories; tales of defying societal expectations to pursue personal dreams. The deeper she delves, the more the lines between truth and mystery blur, leading her to a dark, life-altering discovery.
YOUR HOUSE delves into themes of identity, motherhood, and the price of freedom, introducing a fresh storytelling format that explores the boundaries of video games and books. With hidden doors, secret rooms, mysterious objects, and underground passages to explore, players must read and solve intricate puzzles to unlock the house's deepest secrets and uncover a truth that refuses to stay buried.
The game serves as a prequel to Patrones & Escondites' award-winning UNMEMORY, but is entirely playable as a standalone title and requires no prior knowledge.
During its development, YOUR HOUSE was selected as part of the EGX Leftfield Collection and AdventureX expos, was recognised as a 'Hidden Gem' at DevGAMM, and picked up 'Best Mobile Game' at the Malaga Indie Awards.
YOUR HOUSE Features
Text as Gameplay: Progress through a gripping five-chapter thriller by reading and solving intricate puzzles.
Inspired by a True Story: Based on a real-life Manhattan apartment designed by architect Eric Clough, YOUR HOUSE conceals a hidden mystery rooted in reality.
Striking Aesthetics: YOUR HOUSE features a noir comic visual style that captivates and enhances the mysterious atmosphere.
Seamlessly Integrated Puzzles: Experience challenging, escape room-style puzzles that blend effortlessly with the narrative, adding depth without disrupting the story flow.
Immersive Storytelling: YOUR HOUSE merges the worlds of games and literature, pushing the boundaries of both mediums to deliver a unique and engaging narrative experience.
YOUR HOUSE is scheduled to launch for PC via Steam, iOS and Android on March 27th. A demo is now available to download ahead of its participation in Steam Next Fest.
About Patrones & Escondites
Patrones & Escondites are a multidisciplinary team of storytelling explorers and game artisans. Their vision is to create artistically unique projects that broaden the view of what games could be by blending narrative, gameplay, and outstanding aesthetics.
