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Palmyra Orphanage

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2019

Should you play it?

Paranormal first-person horror, which takes place in an abandoned orphanage. Walk through the corridors of your childhood, but do remember that you're not only one here.

What works
  • Strong atmosphere and sound design
  • Engaging story with multiple endings
  • Effective stealth and puzzle mechanics
  • Good value for price
  • Detailed and immersive environment
Things to keep in mind
  • Short gameplay length
  • Some predictable jump scares
  • Limited puzzle complexity
  • Linear progression
  • Minor bugs and technical issues

What to play next

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Palmyra Orphanage: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Status. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression, Relaxation.

Why this game works

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