Rogan: The Thief in the Castle

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Rogan: The Thief in the Castle casts you as a burglar caught in a castle's chaos after a noble is found dead. Guards patrol tighter than a vault door, so sneaking around to uncover clues becomes your best move. You’ll scale walls, hide in shadows, and piece together the murder’s truth by examining objects and tracking down evidence. The story unfolds through environmental details and scattered documents, blending puzzle-solving with stealth as you shift from thief to amateur detective. The game stands out for its tight VR integration, letting you physically reach for distant ledgers or duck behind tapestries with motion controls. It leans heavily into atmosphere, with dimly lit hallways and sudden guard patrols that make every move tense. While the 12-hour runtime and linear pacing won’t appeal to everyone, fans of methodical mystery experiences might appreciate the 88% Metacritic score from critics who praised its engaging setting and clever clue placement.