The Coffin of Andy and Leyley

The Coffin of Andy and Leyley

Kit9 Studio · 2023

A toxic sibling bond you cannot look away from

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The WhatsNext verdict

For Fans of psychological horror and narrative-driven adventure who appreciate dark comedy, morally bankrupt protagonists, and taboo psychological drama.: The narrative centers entirely on the compellingly toxic, co-dependent dynamic between siblings Andrew and Ashley. Their biting banter, horrifying circumstances, and descent into extreme acts create a distinct, morbidly fascinating character study wrapped in striking monochrome-accented visuals. Tradeoff: Gameplay mechanics like exploration and puzzle-solving are rudimentary, serving mostly as pacing between story beats, while the pervasive taboo themes, cannibalism, and grotesque subject matter will alienate many players.

What it does best

  • A toxic sibling bond you cannot look away from

  • A fever dream of dread, disgust, and dark comedy

  • A handmade look that makes every grotesque scene memorable

  • A uniquely uncomfortable collision of horror, visual novel, and black comedy

What might put you off

  • Incestuous and cannibalistic taboo material

  • Thin exploration and inconsistent puzzles

The setup

What you are walking into

In The Coffin of Andy and Leyley, you follow the story of Andrew and Ashley, siblings who have been quarantined in their house for months and are slowly starving to death. Everyone in the building appears to have contracted a contagious disease and are now locked in their apartments by armed guards. The guards do keep promising to bring food, but none ever comes, so eventually they have to resort to drastic measures.

Where it lives

PC (Microsoft Windows)

Genre

PuzzleRole-playing (RPG)AdventureIndieVisual Novel

Vibe

HorrorRomance
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