A downloadable game

Not everything is as it seems

Full Game Link Below:
https://christine-890.itch.io/the-valley-of-the-unknowon-updated-version

In the heart of Springfield, a decrepit relic loomed over the once vibrant neighborhood—an apartment complex frozen in time, its walls whispering secrets long buried beneath layers of rust and decay. Here, amidst the eerie silence, lies the haunting tale of Johnathan Miller, a young soul lost to the sinister embrace of the unknown.

It was a cool September evening in 1985 when Johnathan, just seventeen years of age, vanished without a trace. He bid farewell to his family under the guise of a mundane errand to Sunny's supermarket, a simple task veiled by the allure of curiosity and the beckoning call of whispered rumors. Little did he know, his footsteps would lead him to the very heart of darkness, to the forsaken apartment at 917 Springfield Ave.

Days turned to weeks, and Johnathan's absence cast a shadow of despair upon his loved ones. The authorities were summoned, their search yielding naught but the chilling realization that something sinister lurked within the bowels of the forsaken building. Foul play was suspected, yet evidence remained as elusive as the phantom that claimed Johnathan as its own.

On that fateful December day, nearly four weeks since his disappearance, the bleak truth was whispered upon the winds—the fate of Johnathan Miller, presumed dead, yet his body remained an enigma lost amidst the shadows. The authorities, with heavy hearts and grim resolve, issued a solemn warning to the populace: avoid the abandoned apartment, a realm where safety is but a fleeting illusion.

Fast forward to the present day, where the echoes of the past refuse to be silenced. The apartment stands as a testament to the horrors that once transpired within its walls, a macabre monument to the mysteries that continue to plague the restless souls who dare to tread its halls.

And now, it is your turn to unravel the enigma of Johnathan Miller's fate. Armed with nothing but your wits and a dogged determination to unearth the truth, you step into the abyss, where every creaking floorboard and whispered breath serves as a reminder of the unseen presence that stalks your every move.

As you traverse the desolate corridors and dimly lit rooms, you are met with puzzles both intricate and insidious, each one a cryptic clue left behind by the lost soul whose spirit lingers within these walls. The notes of Johnathan, scattered like breadcrumbs amidst the darkness, offer glimpses into his descent into madness and the harrowing encounters that befell him in his final days.

But beware, for you are not alone in this accursed place. A nameless entity, known only as the Watcher, lurks in the shadows, its malevolent gaze fixed upon you with unrelenting hunger. It is a force beyond comprehension, a primal instinct driven by an insatiable thirst for the souls of the living.

As you delve deeper into the abyss, the line between reality and nightmare begins to blur, and you find yourself ensnared in a deadly game of cat and mouse with a foe that knows no mercy. Every step you take brings you closer to the truth, yet with each revelation comes the realization that some secrets are better left buried in the darkness.

Will you uncover the fate of Johnathan Miller, or will you become another victim of the Watcher's insatiable hunger? The choice is yours, but remember—the price of curiosity may be higher than you dare to imagine.










Updated 10 days ago
StatusPrototype
Release date Apr 09, 2024
Rating
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
(5 total ratings)
AuthorChristine_890
GenreSurvival
Made withUnreal Engine
Tags3D, Creepy, Difficult, First-Person, Horror, Mystery, Psychological Horror, Singleplayer, Unreal Engine
Average sessionAbout an hour
LanguagesEnglish
InputsKeyboard, Mouse
AccessibilityHigh-contrast

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Can you please send in donations for this game if you want to.

It's a lot more rough than I expected. I ended up being unable to progress after a while

. Deaths feel cheap and almost impossible to predict as there's little to indicate these things.

Thanks for the feedback and for playing my game

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Dear Christine,

I hope this message finds you well. I am a final-year student pursuing a degree in English-to-Spanish Translation. As an enthusiast of horror games, I found "The Valley of the Unknown" to be a compelling experience.

After reading your biography, I was moved by your notable passion and decided to explore your games, where I discovered "The Valley of the Unknown". While I have yet to finish it, the description alone was enough to captivate me. The carefully crafted plot has me eagerly anticipating its outcome.

I would love to contribute to your dream of reaching a wider audience who appreciates the unique qualities of your games. Therefore, I am offering my translation services at no cost as part of my final project, under the supervision of a professional. 

If you are interested, I can provide further details. Thank you in advance for considering my proposal!

this was intresting with puzzle and how things work in this world buy blue is madd annoying kinda stuck on one part 

Thanks for the feedback and if you encounter any problems, I promise you that I will make an update on the game later this year

This looks amazing, and super detailed, but I can't play it! It says fatal error when I try? :( ((Ty for following me btw I'm rating this 5 stars even though I can't play ;-;))

Try it again and see what happens

It keeps saying fatal error :(

What computer are you using.  It works for Windows computers and laptops

I'm using windows, I'm not sure why this game specifically won't work, almost every game does. :(

Let me try it out first

I think you need to add Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 to work properly

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how am i supposed to sleep at night after playing this?

really tho.. I felt chills on my neck


thanks for playing my game 🤭

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I woke up thinking about it lol!

🤭🤭

can you please give my game a rating 🙏🏽

I played for almost an hour and barely got anywhere. It's very hard to figure out. I was able to ring the doorbell and get the lights on with the candles, and I found a gun too. But I have no clue what I'm doing at this point. It says to check the control room but I don't know which room that is or if I can even get to it yet. I feel like this game will take me several hours to figure out.

Yes sorry but if you go to the control room, you might find what you're looking for 

did you ever figure this out? currently stuck on the same part

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just let me update for you tomorrow, I'm very busy right now 

No I didn't figure it out. I haven't tried again.

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just let me see the problem tomorrow since I'm very busy 

Ok try downloading the updated version of the game. It should work