As we close in on the release of the demo, I'd like to take a moment to briefly talk about what the game is (and isn't).
This is a slow-paced, atmospheric game focused on problem solving and stealth. There's no combat or jumpscares. The tension comes from the environment and constant feeling of danger.
Gameplay alternates between two distinct types of sections. Inside the asylum, the focus is on exploration and puzzle-solving. At certain moments, the environment changes into more dangerous stealth-focused sequences. Both are dangerous, just in different ways.
The upcoming demo showcases both of them - you will have to solve puzzles, both logical and environmental, and also stealthily pass through a dangerous section without getting killed.
Puzzle design is a core part of the experience. The game avoids repetitive or mechanical tasks in favor of environmental and logical challenges. A lot of care has gone into making puzzles that reward thinking rather than completing chores.