Dot's Home

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Dot's Home follows Dorothea Hawkins, a young Black woman in Detroit navigating a cryptic family mystery. A key from her grandmother lets her open a door to access different eras in her family's history. Players make choices during these time jumps that ripple into her present and future. Using point-and-click mechanics, the game explores relationships and pivotal decisions, mixing personal history with supernatural elements. Each action shifts the timeline, forcing players to weigh the consequences of altering the past to fix the present. The game's focus on family legacy and the weight of small decisions stands out. It weaves real historical contexts into its supernatural premise, earning praise for its thoughtful storytelling. With accessible controls and branching narratives, it offers a compact but impactful experience. Available on PC, Mac, and iOS since late 2021, it’s a quiet yet compelling adventure that lingers after the credits roll.