Following Freeware: January 2013 releases

Traumata

Adam’s job as a photographer for Real Estate & Architecture magazine has taken him to some interesting buildings over the years. His latest assignment, taking pictures of a run-down abandoned apartment building, seems nothing out of the ordinary. But as he ascends the building, seeking that special shot that will earn him his money, all is not well. Something dark resides in this building. Something tied to a trauma buried deep in Adam’s past. By the end of this night, Adam is going to have to come face-to-face with this terrible secret if he is to survive.

Tempa Labs have created a game that is definitely not suited to the faint-hearted player. The graphical presentation uses a pixel art style, with square lines for objects and character faces only showing their eyes. Whilst heavily simplified, most items are easily identifiable, and characters are detailed to a recognisable level. Animation is restricted to a walking motion for Adam and one other character, with actions described rather than depicted. Travelling through doors also includes a zoom and sweep fade. As you explore, a simple and somewhat ominous tune plays throughout.

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