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Letters of Bernard Thorne

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98%Game Brain Score
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graphics, optimization
98% User Score Based on 66 reviews

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Letters of Bernard Thorne is a single player simulation game with a horror theme. It was developed by Korean Linguistics Lab and was released on March 29, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Your scars have brought you here. You just haven't realized it yet. You will play as Bernard Thorne, an old Vietnam War veteran bound in a motorized wheelchair. Navigate through his house and find the traces of his guilt-ridden past. Endure the nightmares that still haunt him as he desperately finds a way to climb up the attic for reasons he does not know. StoryBernard Thorne just got discha…

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98%
Audience ScoreBased on 66 reviews
story28 positive mentions
graphics2 negative mentions
  • Powerful and emotional storytelling that deeply explores themes of grief, PTSD, and trauma, leaving a lasting impression on players.
  • Unique gameplay experience involving navigating in a wheelchair that adds immersion and tension, enhancing empathy and connection to the protagonist.
  • Effective horror elements including atmospheric tension and well-executed scares, combined with heartfelt writing and voice acting.
  • Wheelchair controls can be cumbersome and frustrating at times, with issues like getting stuck in narrow spaces or doorways.
  • Some players found the difficulty of certain gameplay tasks challenging, leading to occasional frustration and breaking immersion.
  • Minor technical issues such as bugs with collectibles/achievements, occasional unbalanced audio levels, and dated graphics.
  • story
    51 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is widely praised as deeply moving, heartfelt, and beautifully written, with many players emotionally impacted by its themes of loss, love, and PTSD. It stands out as the core strength of the game, delivering a unique and haunting narrative that stays with players long after playing. While some mention frequent flashbacks and minor control issues, the storytelling and emotional depth consistently receive high acclaim.

    • “Bernard's story broke my heart in two and made me cry like a little child.”
    • “What a beautiful story woven together through the struggles of a Vietnam War vet, his regrets, his PTSD, and his letters towards his loved ones.”
    • “This game was really good; the story was really sad and there were some truly scary and very intense moments. The story stands out more than anything else. It was very well written and just the story alone makes this game really, really good and definitely something I would recommend to everyone.”
    • “I do think the flashbacks and the way the story is divided is a little too frequent, but it might have been necessary to tell the story the way it did.”
    • “The story is decent; some of the flashbacks are a little drawn out, atmosphere is okay, I got stuck in a few spots and had to make a 17 point turn to get out.”
    • “I have so many horror games in my library and sometimes games just fall flat when it comes to story and gameplay.”
  • emotional
    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game delivers a deeply heartfelt and emotionally raw story that resonates powerfully, often leaving players moved to tears. It effectively portrays trauma and PTSD, creating a poignant and immersive emotional journey that raises awareness of real-life issues. Overall, the emotional impact is profound, making it a standout experience in indie horror storytelling.

    • “Truly a heartfelt story that keeps you going through the horrific atmosphere!”
    • “This is such a poignant, emotional journey of empathy where we experience the terror and pain of PTSD as a war veteran.”
    • “Letters of Bernard Thorne is one of the best indie horror titles in years and is a beautiful emotional roller coaster of one man's life and deep trauma.”
  • gameplay
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is praised for its smooth, natural mechanics that create deep immersion and complement the game's poignant themes, with unique elements like wheelchair-based controls adding a fresh, accessible experience. While not overly complex, the gameplay effectively supports a well-written, emotionally impactful story and includes intense, spooky moments that enhance the overall experience.

    • “The way the mechanics mix with the themes creates the perfect immersion, and that's saying a lot because my slow laptop could only run the game on the lowest setting and I still got sucked in.”
    • “I'm no dev so I don't want to talk about the mechanics too much besides the fact it played super smooth and naturally and as a disabled person who uses an electric wheelchair, it felt almost second nature using the controls, so big props on that.”
    • “This game, with its unique wheelchair gameplay, is actually quite refreshing, challenging, and it possesses a beautifully haunting story of what it means to be truly in love.”
    • “The game mechanics aren't really too in depth, but that's kind of what to expect in these kinds of games.”
    • “I have so many horror games in my library and sometimes games just fall flat when it comes to story and gameplay.”
    • “This game was really good the story was really sad and there were some truly scary moments in this game and very intense moments as well i would say the story stands out more than anything else the gameplay was very unique i've not seen any other game do it the way that this game has but i would say the real thing here that shined in this entire game was the story the story was so good very well written and just the story alone makes this game really really good and definitely something that i definitely would recommend everyone to checking out is the story alone the game as well and besides that i wouldn't change anything this game was perfect on its own it doesn't need more things it's just perfect the story made it wonderful”
  • atmosphere
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere is consistently praised for its effective horror elements, creating strong tension and immersive scares. While generally engaging and well-crafted, some moments feel a bit drawn out or slightly frustrating. Overall, the atmosphere significantly enhances the game's emotional and suspenseful experience.

    • “Truly a heartfelt story that keeps you going through the horrific atmosphere!”
    • “Love, Sam is one of my favorite horror games with thoughtful jumpscares, tension, atmosphere, and writing.”
    • “The horror elements are present with good tension, atmosphere, and a few scares.”
    • “Truly a heartfelt story that keeps you going through the horrific atmosphere.”
    • “The story is decent, some of the flashbacks are a little drawn out, atmosphere is okay, I had gotten stuck in a few spots and had to make a 17 point turn to get out.”
  • graphics
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are considered somewhat dated, with noticeable jagged animations, but this minor flaw doesn't significantly detract from the overall quality of the game. An updated graphics engine could enhance the visual experience and make the game stand out even more.

    • “Graphics feel a bit dated.”
    • “This is more of a nitpick as the game is amazing no matter what, but I felt if the graphics engine was a bit more updated it would make this game shine a lot more and help with some of the jagged animations.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization is somewhat lacking, resulting in occasional performance issues, and the UI could benefit from improvements to enhance smoothness and visuals.

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Letters of Bernard Thorne is a simulation game with horror theme.

Letters of Bernard Thorne is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 2 hours playing Letters of Bernard Thorne.

Letters of Bernard Thorne was released on March 29, 2025.

Letters of Bernard Thorne was developed by Korean Linguistics Lab.

Letters of Bernard Thorne has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its graphics.

Letters of Bernard Thorne is a single player game.

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