Foghorns Drown

Foghorns Drown is set in the quiet fishing hamlet of Birchwood. Once a town whose bounty came from the lake, it has shifted to manufacturing tar to support the Citadel. The protagonist takes on the role of "The Ferryman," who's just moved into a local cabin to ferry residents across the water. When someone wishes to use the ferry, a red light cuts through the fog and a horn drowns out all other sounds. When the Ferryman approaches a woman seeking passage across the lake, he is in for a bad first week on the job. The story of Foghorns Drown is... a bit confusing, honestly. There are many themes introduced into the world setting, including the gradual decline of Birchwood, hints about a terrible illness known as "The Scourge," and an eldritch horror that creeps beyond the edges of reality. Most of the characters seem perfectly content with carrying out their tar-pit lifestyles; however, a few of the older townsfolk fear the town has lost its way. When the body of a local traveler washes up on shore, the villagers grow skeptical of each other, citing a few members of the flock who skipped town after the murder. Up until this point, the story's vibe can largely be summarized as eerie…

Gameplaywise there is not a lot going on, but it has some better moments. The game had much more potential than it ultimately utilized, but if you like the aesthetics you might give it a shot as well.

PROS: + Gorgeous retro aesthetic + Compact well paced mystery CONS: - Opening doors kinda suck

Great story, great gameplay, and great atmosphere. A lovely short horror story.

Very good game. Its only like 2ish hours but its well worth it. The only complaint I have is that the door opening mechanic is a little bit finicky. Definitely not a deal breaker and it never stopped me from doing anything but an action that should have taken 1 second would sometimes take 2-2.5.

Yes.