definition of melancholy? the house that you explore throughout the game ends up being the main character as you traverse what seems like an endless amount of secrets & hallways that showcase tiny little micro-experiences per each of your passed family members.

the mood throughout is very grim as you learn of one unfortunate passing after another, each time returning to an enormous & empty home left only of secrets, books, and narrow corridors. the home does an outstanding job at what I'd imagine I'd feel like returning to my childhood home, years removed, only to find it in complete disarray. ominous and uncanny feelings filled me up as I walked about - an uneasiness that worked well thematically. the environments themselves are beautifully arranged and decorated & accompanied by a wonderfully somber ost. while this isn't much of a "video game-y" experience, it was a nice time to sit and walk about, learning of a family's tragic story.