My Father Lied
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About My Father Lied
My Father Lied is a first-person point-and-click mystery game developed by Lunar Games LTD, released November 5, 2025, for PC. Set in a series of dimly lit, atmospheric environments, it follows Huda as she uncovers clues about her father’s 20-year disappearance. The game blends environmental storytelling with puzzle-solving, as players navigate decaying homes, cryptic documents, and fragmented memories. It’s a slow-burn narrative focused on piecing together a fractured family history, with minimal combat or action. Ideal for fans of introspective, dialogue-light adventures like The Vanishing of Ethan Carter or Oxenfree.
Gameplay
You spend most of the game clicking to interact with objects, open doors, and examine items, all from a first-person perspective. Puzzles often involve rearranging physical items or deciphering notes to unlock new areas. The camera sometimes glitches when switching rooms, which can be disorienting. Sessions typically involve 30, 60 minutes of exploration, with frequent backtracking to revisit locations with new tools. There are no time limits or combat sections, but some puzzles require precise inventory management. The lack of a map or hint system can lead to frustration, though the payoff of uncovering story beats feels earned.
What Players Think
PlayPile Community Rating: 8.4/10. Metacritic scores 81, with praise for atmosphere but criticism of repetitive puzzles. Average playtime is 13 hours, with 62% of players completing the main story. Moods are split: 45% “haunting,” 30% “slow,” 15% “rewarding.” One user wrote, “The final act hits hard, but I wished the middle third moved faster.” Achievement completion rate is 89% for the base game, with 12 total trophies. Price is $29.99, placing it in the midrange for indie titles.
PlayPile's Take
A strong but uneven experience. My Father Lied excels at building tension through silence and space but struggles with pacing. If you enjoy figuring out mysteries at your own pace and don’t mind grinding through obtuse puzzles, it’s worth $30. The 12 achievements add light replay value, but the core story is linear. Skip if you prefer fast-paced adventures or need hand-holding.
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