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The Story of Henry Bishop

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2019

Should you play it?

The story of Henry Bishop is a first-person psychological thriller, where the player will have to fight, guess riddles, immerse into a mystical plot and an incredible story.

What works
  • Strong atmospheric horror and narrative
  • Affordable price with charitable donation
  • Multiple endings and replayability
  • Varied gameplay including puzzles, exploration, and combat
  • Impressive solo developer effort
Things to keep in mind
  • Short game length
  • Clunky combat mechanics
  • Technical issues and bugs reported
  • Poor voice acting and translation
  • Limited optimization and door interaction problems

What to play next

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Hidden Gems

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The Story of Henry Bishop: 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 Exploration. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression, Relaxation.

Why this game works

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