Queen Anne's Lace
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About Queen Anne's Lace
Queen Anne's Lace is a first-person horror puzzle game where you play a hotel night auditor tasked with concealing supernatural entities to keep guests perpetually checked in. Developed by Pennywhistle Studios and released January 27, 2026, it flips the typical survival horror formula by making you the one hiding threats rather than fighting them. Set in a large Victorian-era hotel, the game blends stealth management with environmental puzzles. You manipulate security systems, redirect guests, and alter the hotel’s layout to keep anomalies secret. The twist is its hook: instead of surviving monsters, you’re complicit in their containment.
Gameplay
You spend most sessions monitoring surveillance feeds, adjusting lighting and room access to steer guests away from anomalies. Mechanics revolve around timing and misdirection, like triggering false fire alarms to evacuate a floor or using power cuts to stall entities. Each anomaly has unique behaviors; some follow guests, others lurk in shadows. You collect "evidence" to upgrade security tools but must balance resource use with the hotel’s aging infrastructure. Puzzles often require rearranging furniture or reprogramming old-school keycard systems. Controls are precise, with mouse/keyboard offering tight camera control, but the tension comes from limited visibility and escalating guest demands.
What Players Think
PlayPile users rate it 8.3/10, with 76% completing the main story in 12 hours on average. 30% of players reported "uneasy" moods, while 25% felt "entertained" and 15% "frustrated" by puzzle repetition. Reviews highlight the twist as "fresh" (42% of comments) but note pacing issues in the midgame. 22% of completers achieved 100% with 376 trophies (23% gold, 41% silver). Critics praised the "atmosphere and moral ambiguity" but criticized repetitive anomaly designs. The $29.99 price point makes it a mid-tier pick; 58% of players say it’s "worth the cost" for the unique concept.
PlayPile's Take
This is a niche title for horror fans who enjoy slow-burn tension over action. The $29.99 price matches its mid-length campaign, but the lack of multiplayer and recycled puzzle mechanics limit replay. Achievements (376 total) add some incentive for completionists, though 28% of players skipped them due to grindy collection tasks. Best suited for those who like moral dilemmas in horror, think Amnesia meets a management sim. Skip if you prefer fast-paced scares or open worlds. The twist is memorable, but the execution doesn’t always land.
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