First-person survival horror grips players in Cursed House as Yusuf Nazartsev settles into his newly bought two-story house with basement and attic. Exploration drives the core loop, with tension building gradually through surreal visuals and hidden environmental clues that reveal the story. Standard WASD movement pairs with peeking around corners, crouching, running, and interacting via mouse buttons, while tools like lighter, glowstick, and night vision with zoom aid navigation in the dark.
This indie action adventure demands patience for its unconventional challenges. Themes touch on alcohol and drug abuse, and flashing lights may trigger seizures in sensitive players. It suits horror fans who savor slow-burn discovery over quick scares.
Cursed HouseĀ is a first-person survival horror video game developed by INNERVISION.
Storyline:
Yusuf Nazartsev is a 27-year-old Russian programmer. After living in Russia for 24 years, Yusuf managed to save up during this time for his old dream - move to the USA and buy a cozy home.
In the process of searching for real estate, he comes across a lucrative offer - a 2-storey house with a basement and an attic for only $295,000. After much hesitation, he contacts the seller and agrees to the deal. But what happened on the next day after the move, he was shocked.
Controls:
ESC / M - Show Pause Menu
W - Move Forward
A - Move Left
S - Move Backwards
D - Move Right
Q - Peek Left Around Corners
E - Peek Right Around Corners
Left Ctrl - Crouch
Left Shift - Run
MMB - Focus
LMB - Interact
RMB - Alternative Interact
V / 4 - Turns On/Off Lighter
G / 2 - Turns On/Off Glowstick
N / 6 - Turns On/Off Night Vision
Z - Night Vision Zoom[/list]
WARNING: This video game may potentially trigger seizures for people with photosensitive epilepsy. Player discretion is advised. Also, note that some of its themes revolve around alcohol and drug abuse. Some of its content may not be appropriate for all ages. Player discretion is advised.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The game focuses on exploration and builds tension slowly to create a deeper and more meaningful experience. Its story is unveiled through surreal imaging and subtle environment details. Be mindful that it is a difficult game in unconventional ways.
