Heaven Dust

Heaven Dust

One Gruel Studio · 2020

Classic survival-horror puzzles with satisfying layered solutions

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The WhatsNext verdict

For Fans of classic survival horror who enjoy methodical exploration, inventory management, and mansion puzzle-solving.: It captures the nostalgic rhythm of early survival horror through an interconnected mansion packed with key items, shortcuts, and clever environmental puzzles. Tradeoff: A chibi art style and translation quirks keep the dread relatively light, making it more of an exploratory puzzle box than a terrifying horror experience.

What it does best

  • Classic survival-horror puzzles with satisfying layered solutions

  • A compact mansion that rewards methodical re-exploration

What might put you off

  • Some puzzles are obscure because of translation

  • The horror is lighter than the premise suggests

The setup

What you are walking into

When you awake, you find yourself in a mansion, where was the secret research center, is now a maze full of horrible zombies and deadly traps. You'll have to escape by overcoming your fears, collecting items, solving innovative puzzles and revealing the cruel truth.

Where it lives

PlayStation 4PC (Microsoft Windows)Xbox OneNintendo Switch

Genre

ShooterPuzzleRole-playing (RPG)AdventureIndie

Vibe

ActionHorrorSurvival
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