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Experience a bite-sized slice of Lovecraftian horror in this updated version of our cult freeware point and click adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft's classic short story.
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Three men of loose virtue are enjoying a drink in a local tavern, when they overhear the story of a rich and feeble old man who lives in town. They soon plot to take his treasures... This is a very short (and free) interactive adaptation of The Terrible Old Man, a short story by H.P. Lovecraft. This adaptation was originally released back in 2015 - it was made in 30 days for the MAGS gamejam. This Steam re-release features polished graphics, additional content, new music and Steam achievements!
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An adaptation of the classic H.P. Lovecraft short story.
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Traditional point and click adventure interface.
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Unsettling hand drawn graphics and animation.
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Fully animated cut scenes.
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640 x 360 widescreen resolution.
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HORROR!
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