Loretta

About

Loretta, developed by Yakov Butuzoff, is a point-and-click psychological thriller set in 1947. You play as Lora Harris, a woman figuring out after years of marital strife and financial strain. The game mixes narrative choices with environmental puzzles as Lora’s grip on reality falters. Every decision impacts her descent into obsession and revenge. The game’s stark art style pulls from mid-century American painters and film noir, creating a haunting atmosphere. Its branching dialogue and moral quandaries force players to confront Lora’s darkest impulses. With a runtime of roughly six to eight hours, it’s a tightly wound story that lingers long after the credits.

Storyline

The year is 1947. Lora and Walter Harris move to a farm, which used to belong to his parents. Walter is a writer and Lora is a housewife. Both are quite unsuccessful. The family is going through financial difficulties. The situation is also complicated by the fact that Walter owes money to people from New York. And although the husband keeps it a secret from his wife, Lora has a suspicion. Moreover, she suspects him of cheating. Lora understands that she gave up her job, her dreams and other opportunities for her failure of a husband she doesn’t even love. Now she is stuck in a cold empty house barely making ends meet. As she struggles to make loan payments, she finds out that Walter’s publishing house has insured his life. In the event of his death, the insurance sum would be 30.000$. A plan is born in Lora’s mind.