
Release
Friday, October 23, 2020
Player score
60/100
Platform families
1
Editorial overview
What it is
Absinth is a psychological horror-thriller by indie developer blackHound Studios. Explore the chilling world of Zane Zaminsky and discover the unsettling events of his past.
It is a weekend in late July 2018 when Zane visits the US California Redwoods only to disappear without a trace shortly after arrival. Two days later, the local Police Department locates Zane on the main road near the Redwoods after receiving an anonymous tip. Chief Inspector Carter opens the investigation a few hours later, only to discover that not only does Zane have no recollection of the past two days, but the fact that he has a daughter has been completely wiped from his memory. As the investigation unfolds, more and more clues surface to suggest Zane’s past hides more than just the answer to his amnesia.
Experience what happened to Zane and how his life changed overnight. Hide from the unknown and try to distinguish between reality and illusion. Solve dimension-unraveling riddles to reach your targets and uncover the intrigue which brought Zane’s life to ruin. Decipher secret documents to expose the truth and win against your own mind to survive. Use the innovative AR glass to analyze your environment and constantly find new ways to avoid the encounter with the devious AI.
Absinth takes you to a world of fear, darkness, and loss, but also hope. The duplicitous presentation of scenes combined with the classic dark atmosphere will have your emotions twisted and in a constant state of heightened adrenaline. Experience unique storytelling and the innovative machinations of Absinth from a real indie developer studio in a way you’ve never played before.
The premise
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Game data from IGDB
Friday, 13th July 2018 The author Zane Zaminsky went to the Redwoods National Park in Orick, California to work on his new book. Two days later, the local Police Department in Orick locates Zane on the main road near the Redwoods after receiving an anonymous call. Chief Inspector Carter, who is in charge of the investigation of recently disappeared children in Orick, realizes that Zane seems to suffer from amnesia. As the investigation unfolds, more and more clues surface to suggest Zane’s past hides more than just the answer to his amnesia.
Play styles
Single player
Perspective
First person
Themes
Action · Horror
Languages
3 supported
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PC (Microsoft Windows)
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