Screams from the Past

The game is okay. It's got the retro-horror vibe going, sort of like a first-person Silent Hill. But it's a big maze of corridors and doors, and its very easy to become lost. I played for about an hour, found some clues and items that I used, but then I was extremely lost and confused, and unable to figure out what to do with two items. The next 15 minutes I was wandering through the area and backtracking but could not figure out what I was supposed to do next. There are no hints at all on what you should be doing. You can find some notes/pictures, but the game doesn't give any hints on what they mean or how to solve anything or where to go. The game also DOES NOT SAVE. I was frustrated from wandering around so I decided to take a break and exited the game. When I started it back up, I was back at the intro scene so I quit the game because I was not going to replay the last hour again. I'm won't recommend this, because if you are looking for a good horror game with jump scares or a sense of danger or a plot, it doesn't have them. But, if you can dedicate time (because you can't save the game) and are good at investigating and enjoy aimlessly wondering around without clues f…

Quite bad horror game. The orphoange is too big, most rooms are completly pointless. Finding the next item is way too hard. You have to play through this 3 times for 100% achievements, while accusing the correct murderer. This was sheer luck.

This game is very creepy, scary, something I don't like playing! But the story, I am a detective for Christ sake and it's all about the story with this one. great little game sort of short but very very awesome.

Screams from the Past, developed and published by Dream Pocket Studio, is a compact, story-driven horror experience that places emphasis on investigation and atmosphere rather than action or survival mechanics. Set within the unsettling confines of an abandoned orphanage, the game builds its identity around uncovering a buried mystery through exploration, observation, and piecing together fragments of a troubled past. It doesn’t attempt to reinvent the genre, but instead focuses on delivering a focused and immersive narrative experience. The gameplay revolves around methodical exploration and light puzzle-solving. Players move through the orphanage’s dimly lit corridors, searching for clues, interacting with objects, and gradually assembling the story behind the events that took place there. The structure is simple and easy to follow, with clear objectives that guide progression without overwhelming the player. Rather than introducing complex mechanics, the game relies on its environment and narrative to maintain engagement, allowing players to approach it at a steady and deliberate pace. A notable aspect of the experience is its investigative angle. Players are not just explorin…

Well, I completed it. It's pretty rough. There is a small bit of voice acting, but it's not good. The overall environment is very small with only a few items to interact with. It's moody, but not really scary. I don't recommend this game.

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