When The Devil Takes Hold
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When The Devil Takes Hold is a first-person psychological horror game. Step into the shoes of James Davidson, a fearless content creator whose search for views leads him to a cursed location. Explore the haunted grounds and solve puzzles to uncover the dark past.
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When The Devil Takes Hold is a singleplayer psychological-horror game.You are James Davidson, a fearless content creator who specializes in exploring abandoned, creepy places and capturing every unnatural detail. Your adventurous spirit and insatiable curiosity have earned you a large and dedicated following on your social media channels.One day, one of your viewers sends you a message suggesting that you visit a remote location in South Carolina for your next trip. Despite your initial skepticism, the mysterious aura surrounding this place piques your interest, and you decide to take a closer look.Upon your arrival, you quickly discover that this location has a dark and sinister history. A family once lived here, but they were brutally murdered, and their daughter's body was never found. The locals whisper that the place is cursed and that the spirits of the murdered family members still haunt the grounds.Determined to uncover the truth, you venture deeper into the location, armed with your camera and a thirst for adventure. But as you delve deeper into the dark and creepy environment, you soon realize that there is more to this place than meets the eye. The spirits of the murdered family members are not as harmless as you initially thought.Night vision cameraIn poorly lit areas, you'll have access to a night vision camera, allowing you to see as clearly as you would in daylight.Saves and ProgressionYou can take a break from the game at any time and not lose your progress, as it automatically saves your progress.Enemy AIYour enemy will use advanced AI to track and pursue you, making for a thrilling and unpredictable experience.Inventory ManagementThroughout the game, you'll need to gather items such as keys and notes to increase your chances of success. The inventory system will help you keep track of everything you've collected.The average time to complete the game is around 1 hour
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MINORNew game announced - The Visit: Mizukawa
Hey everyone!We’re happy to announce that our next game, The Visit: Mizukawa, has been revealed over the past few days. A playable demo will be available in late February as part of the upcoming Steam
MINORThe Horror Game Awards 2024
Hello, everyone! We're happy to announce that When The Devil Takes Hold has been nominated for The Horror Game Awards 2024! If you haven’t voted yet, please head over to thehorrorgameawards.com/vote a
MAJORMajor Update V1.2 (2024.09.28)
First Major update, with the focus on a better performance overall: -Added optimizations once again -Fixed translations in languages: Russian, German and Hungarian -Many, many little changes and fixes
MAJORSmall Update V1.1.2 (2024.09.20)
-Added optimizations to the game -Fixed bugs with different languages and fonts -Fixed every corrupt save bug we know about
MAJORSmall Update V1.1.1 (Serialization)
-Added Russian Language -Fixed minor issues with the languages: German, Hungarian Japanese and Slovak coming soon!
MINORMedium Update V1.1 (2024.08.30)
-Added & changed jumpscares -Added Smooth Look -Changes to the options menu -Fixed crucial bug with chapter 2 saves -Lots of small changes & bug fixes We hope you like it! From now on, we don't plan o
MINORSmall Update V1.0.6 (2024.08.28)
-Added more hints -Changed the Symbol Puzzle to a bit more easier & understandable -Added 1 new Jumpscare -Fixed some problems with electricity/lights system -Added more floating icons -Fixed light re
MINORSmall Update V1.0.5 (2024.08.27)
-Fixed children room props -Did optimalizations for better performance overall -Redesigned the Basement -Fixed collider bugs -Fixed bug where Dream Saves could get corrupted
MINORSmall Update V1.0.4 (2024.08.25)
-Fixed Door Interaction Text being bugged -Fixed some minor spelling mistakes on papers -Fixed bug after opening the lock you could get a flashlight in your hand -Items do not just spawn from now on,
MINORSmall Update V1.0.3 (2024.08.24)
-Fixed Enemy AI being too fast -Enemy AI now plays a sound when getting close to you -Fixed Chapter 3 saves getting corrupted sometimes -Fixed that the car at the intro scene could spin sometimes -Fix
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