The WhatsNext verdict
If you want a short RPG Maker horror game where melancholy storytelling matters as much as the scares, The Crooked Man delivers a memorable emotional journey. Approach it for the story and atmosphere, not polished combat or demanding puzzles.
What it does best
A melancholy horror story with real emotional weight
Creeping dread built from vulnerability and melancholy
A story-driven horror adventure with an unusually human focus
What might put you off
Clunky combat and awkward quick-time moments
Backtracking and simple lock-and-key puzzles
The setup
What you are walking into
David Hoover decides to move into a new apartment during a rough time in his life. After some odd occurrences, he decides to ask about the room's former owner, but learns little. So he sets off in search of him, strangely compelled to know more about this man...
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