The Mortuary Assistant

The Mortuary Assistant

DarkStone Digital · 2022

Routine mortuary work becomes sustained, intimate dread

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The WhatsNext verdict

If you want horror built around oppressive atmosphere, procedural mortuary work, and unpredictable supernatural interruptions, this is a strong fit. Players seeking varied action or scares that remain fresh across many repeats may find its core loop wears thin.

What it does best

  • Routine mortuary work becomes sustained, intimate dread

  • A mortuary simulator makes an unusually effective horror engine

  • Learning the mortuary and its demon rules sharpens every return

What might put you off

  • Repetition can erode the fear

  • Rough presentation and unclear rules

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The setup

What you are walking into

Having completed your degree in mortuary sciences, you have taken on an apprenticeship at River Fields Mortuary. Over the past several months you have logged many hours aiding the Mortician in daily tasks along with learning the ins and outs of the embalming process as well as how to properly handle and care for the deceased.

Where it lives

PC (Microsoft Windows)Nintendo SwitchXbox OnePlayStation 5PlayStation 4Xbox Series X|S

Genre

PuzzleSimulatorAdventureIndie

Vibe

HorrorThrillerMystery
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