Downfall (2016)

Is it possible to love a game you don't really understand? That basically sums up my feelings for this game. It was weird, gross, and didn't make any sense but I was en-captured from the very beginning. There are different endings based on the choices you make during the game which has enticed me to play this through several times just to see how it differs. The plot is the main driving force here as essentially it's just a 'pick up items and use them on other items' game but because of how wacky and bizarre it is, it never feels boring or tedious. Definitely give it a go, especially if you liked the Cat Lady. Be prepared for blood and very mature themes though!

I almost gave this game five stars, so consider this four and a half. Although the art in this game is a little rough and the animations are, well, extremely basic, this is a solid point and click adventure game with some of the best atmosphere in any game I've ever played. It's creepy, moody, gory, and disturbingly weird. Though there are a few typos, and some of the dialogue is a little amateurish, the story itself is quite original, complete with odd characters/creatures/entities, alternate endings, and plenty of surprises. The music is low key but works well. Took me a good eight hours to beat, though it could probably be beat in less than half that time if you knew what you were doing. It occupies a strange narrative space somewhere between Dear Esther and Silent Hill 2. Highly recommended for fans of the horror genre. Downfall is by the same developer as The Cat Lady.