- March 24, 2025
- beepsoft industries
In The Foundations
Platforms
About
Echoing themes from Hereditary, The Ritual, and Layers of Fear, In The Foundations is a horror visual novel that centers around family, loss, generational debt, and duty. You didn't want to go home ever again. You're Taylor. Your dad died suddenly a few weeks ago. It looks like he left you the family house. Really though, you swore you'd never come back here. Nothing specific bad ever happened…
- Incredible sound design and music that enhances the overall experience.
- Well-written story with multiple endings that are engaging and thought-provoking.
- Unique art style and atmosphere that create a strong emotional connection.
- Some players may find the puzzle elements a bit simplistic.
- The game is relatively short, which may leave some wanting more content.
- The themes of existential dread and family secrets may not resonate with everyone.
- story16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The story is highly praised for its depth, atmosphere, and well-crafted writing, drawing players into a compelling narrative about family secrets and personal relationships. Many reviewers found the main plot engaging and were pleasantly surprised by the additional context provided in the mini-stories from the support DLC, which enhance the overall experience. Overall, the game is described as a captivating and emotional journey that keeps players invested until the very end.
“The story went so far beyond what I thought it would, and though I knew from the get-go that this would be great, I never would've expected it to be as amazing as it truly was.”
“The writing is great, and I found myself really getting into the characters and story.”
“Well-written and paced, oozing atmosphere and like any great horror story does, keeps you guessing the whole way through.”
“The story is about a man who has to return to his childhood home, left to him by his father, whom he had a rough relationship with.”
“The three mini stories from the support DLC are very short, but cover stories from characters you hear about in the main story, adding a bit more context to the relationships and dynamics of the people who came before the protagonist.”
“Creepy and atmospheric story about family secrets and moral obligations.”
