Sally Face cover art

Sally Face

2016Portable MooseXbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch

Delve into a dark adventure following the boy with a prosthetic face and a tragic past. Unravel the sinister mysteries of Sally's world to find the truth that lies hidden beneath the shadows.

What it feels like

An enigmatic pull of secrets and withheld answers drives the player through the narrative and environmental exploration. A pervasive wistful sadness and quiet beauty in loss pervades the dark adventure and the protagonist's painful story. Slow-building anticipatory fear of terrible truths and sinister mysteries creates sustained tension throughout.

Mysterious85%
Melancholic75%
Dread70%
Contemplative65%

What it's about

Unraveling hidden truths and sinister mysteries is the central driving force of the narrative. Psychological horror rooted in trauma, dark secrets, and disturbing atmosphere is the primary emotional register. Supernatural and occult forces appear to be present in the world, contributing to the horror and mystery elements.

Mystery90%
Psychological Horror85%
Supernatural & Occult65%
Identity & Self60%
Grief & Loss55%

How it plays

Point-and-click interaction is the fundamental gameplay loop, as confirmed by genre tags and Steam description emphasizing exploration and puzzle-solving through direct interaction. Environmental puzzles woven into the dark world are central to progression and unraveling mysteries, as suggested by the puzzle genre and exploration-focused gameplay. Dialogue choices and conversation-driven narrative are core to understanding the story and characters' relationships, supporting the story-rich and narrative focus.

Point-and-Click95%
Environmental Puzzles75%
Dialogue Trees60%
Hidden Object & Search55%

How it looks and sounds

Hand-drawn 2D art and animation are the signature aesthetic, confirmed by Steam user tags highlighting the visual style. The visual presentation appears restrained and focused on mood and atmosphere over ornate detail. A dark, limited color palette emphasizes the psychological horror and somber mood.

Hand-Drawn 2D80%
Minimalist Visuals50%
Monochrome45%

How it's structured

Exclusively single-player experience with no multiplayer component. A bounded, authored narrative arc with a definite ending that follows the protagonist's journey to uncover the truth. Every environment and puzzle is deliberately authored by designers to tell a cohesive, authored story.

Single-Player95%
Campaign85%
Handcrafted World80%
Linear Levels70%
Bite-Sized Sessions50%

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