Relapse

About

Relapse puts you in the shoes of an urban explorer who wanders into a forgotten Victorian insane asylum looking for content. Things go wrong fast when Dirk, a psychopath, traps you inside. You must navigate the dark corridors and solve puzzles while avoiding his machete blade. The game leans heavily on Amnesia style horror where finding your way through the labyrinth is just as scary as the threats waiting in the shadows. You do not have a map or any advantage since Dirk knows every corner of the building better than you do. This title focuses on tension and atmosphere rather than combat or high scores. Players often find the lack of fair odds frustrating because Dirk has the home field advantage at all times. Reviews suggest the setting does its heavy lifting to create fear without needing constant jump scares. The puzzle design forces you to pay attention to your surroundings while the clock ticks down on your survival chances. It is a straightforward survival horror experience that gets the job done for those who enjoy being hunted in claustrophobic spaces.

Storyline

Relapse is a psychological thriller game where players take on the persona of an urban blogger who decides to visit an abandoned Victorian era Insane Asylum. Unfortunately while looking for a great story to post, the player becomes the story! Captured by Dirk, the psychopath locks the player inside the Asylum and informs the them they will be part of a little game. Escape the labyrinth of the Asylum or meet their doom at the end of a machete blade! Not a fan of a fair competition Dirk knows the layout of the asylum like the back of his hand, and our players are left stumbling through the dark.