Personal project. Narrative horror rock puzzle game.

Where the Night Ends

main key art

Mood board and inspirations

Narrative Overview:

Setting: A supposedly abandoned mansion, once home to a famous yet cursed rock musician.
Conflict: Partygoers awaken the ghosts, unleashing deadly puzzles and vengeful spirits.
Goal: Solve the mysteries, banish spirits, and escape before dawn.
Lore & Backstory: Why the house is haunted, the legend of the rock musician, ghost origins.

Main characters

Ghosts and entities

secondary characters

party goers and NPCs

House Layout: Floor plans, key rooms, and secret passages.

Interactive Elements: Puzzle objects, cursed items, ghostly manifestations.

Core Gameplay Loop: Exploration, puzzle-solving, ghost interactions, narrative choices.

Puzzle Design: Logic-based, environment-based, supernatural (e.g., deciphering ghostly messages).
Ghost Encounters: Hide, banish, or negotiate with spirits.
Fear System: A mechanic tracking fear levels affecting perception and gameplay.

schema / gif /animation

examples