A Psychological Horror Gaming Experience that Stays With You - Available NOW on Steam.
Serafini Productions and Shochiku launched today on Steam, their deeply immersive psychological horror game, BrokenLore: DON'T WATCH alongside a brand new trailer.
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Set mostly within a claustrophobic six-square-meter Tokyo apartment, DON'T WATCH follows Shinji-a young man who has shut himself off from the outside world. In an effort to escape the overwhelming societal pressures, he becomes the embodiment of the hikikomori phenomenon - a state of extreme social withdrawal. His isolation, however, is challenged when a nightmare unfolds: a relentless, all-seeing terror from Japanese folklore.
Inspired by the myth of Hyakume-a monstrous being with a hundred unyielding eyes-DON'T WATCH transforms the simple act of looking into a test of survival. In this world, locking eyes with Hyakume isn’t just a moment of dread-it’s deadly. Its gaze, as if wielding a blade, threatens to stab right into your very being, making it imperative to conceal your eyes at crucial moments.
Developed in collaboration with a professional psychologist, the game artfully delves into themes of anxiety, isolation, and the unyielding cycle of societal judgment while delivering an experience that’s as engaging as it is thought-provoking.
DON'T WATCH is the latest addition to the BrokenLore series-a universe renowned for its exploration of contemporary fears and social themes such as societal pressures, isolation, and anxiety. Following the success of BrokenLore: LOW, this new entry enhances its psychological depth with hyper-realistic visuals interwoven with evocative retro segments, broadening its narrative canvas and atmospheric tension.
KEY FEATURES:
Innovative "DON'T WATCH" gameplay mechanic, challenging players to cover their eyes to survive encounters.
Engaging psychological horror narrative grounded in realistic fears.
Visually captivating blend of hyper-realistic and retro-style graphics.
Deeply interconnected narrative within the expansive BrokenLore series universe.
Accessible yet layered storytelling, designed to engage players at multiple levels.