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The Painscreek Killings

2017 EQ Studios

Investigate an infamous cold case in the eerie, abandoned town of Painscreek. Search for evidence, connect the dots and uncover who killed Vivian Roberts. Can you expose the truth behind this town’s dark secrets?

The Painscreek Killings
HORROR CENTRALITY
35 /100

Primarily a murder-mystery investigation / walking-sim. Focus is on deduction, clues, and story, with an eerie atmosphere but horror elements and fear mechanics are not central to the core gameplay.

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DREADPICK SUMMARY
HORROR EXPERIENCE

Best for players looking for a light on combat horror experience.

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SCARINESS 60
TENSION 50
DREAD 70
GORE 30
ATMOSPHERE 70
PSYCHOLOGICAL 50
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DEVELOPER EQ Studios
PUBLISHER EQ Studios
RELEASE 2017

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