This intriguing isometric adventure game has its share of gameplay flaws, including awkward character movement (requiring the player to hold the right mouse button down to go anywhere) and some classic 90s pixel-hunting puzzles. Fortunately, most of the brain teasers focus on conversations with NPCs, and these characters and the surreal worlds they inhabit are varied and interesting. The story has a nice mix of atmospheric horror, humor and sentimentality; it's light on jump scares and can be surprisingly touching at times. The major narrative weak link is the main antagonist, who feels too bland for a game that's so imaginative otherwise. You might scarcely remember that he exists while you're dealing with more esoteric troublemakers. Still, Sanitarium is easy to recommend to any fan of adventure games or slow-burning horror.