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No Return Demo - Detailed Information

No Return Demo
Supported OS Windows macOS Linux
Release Date 30 May 2024
Developers BlameTech
Publishers Boltray Games
Sold copies ~ 10,000
Free download
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About this demo   Hardware Requirements
No Return is a first-person psychological horror game set in modern-day China with a particular focus on a specific family tragedy. It follows the protagonist as he returns from work to his family home, only to find it transformed into a never-ending loop of hallways that results in a nightmare. The story unfolds as he attempts to navigate this unsettling maze, in a desperate attempt to uncover the mystery and reclaim his shattered memories.
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Gameplay Features
Our protagonist embarks on a mind-shattering journey that fuses fantasy with reality as he scavenges for clues to understand what has happened.
Gameplay highlights include the following:

Dreamcore psycho-horror experience

A highly immersive experience presented through high-quality environments and sound effects that make it seem like you’re in a dream you cannot wake up from.

Chinese folklore-based puzzle elements

The gameplay introduces elements of Chinese folklore which connect the living and the dead. This also offers clues that can be used to solve puzzles and unlock precious memories from the past.
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Never-ending nightmare hallway (endless deja vu)

Inspiration is taken from horror classics such as Silent Hill in order to reinforce how the protagonist cannot escape or return home. We find ourselves trapped in an unending corridor of horror, familiar yet unsettling, which transforms with new elements each time you pass through.
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Uncovering the illusive truth

No Return tells a story of a broken home. As memory fragments are collected, it becomes clear that not all memories are welcoming. Just like repeatedly tearing a band-aid from an open wound, you cannot avert your eyes from this cruel and painful experience.
Slightly violent content