Blackbay Asylum

Blackbay Asylum

Step into the shoes of a bewildered psychopath in Blackbay Asylum who unexpectedly discovers his cell door is unlocked. Traverse the hospital grounds, decipher brain-bending riddles, endure constant terrors, and trace the journey of Doug Dunheiw as he seeks understanding regarding the chaos within Blackbay Asylum.

Release Date 1 Aug, 2014
Developer TAD Productions AB
Publisher KPL
Genre Adventure , Indie
Platforms Windows

System Requirements

Component
Minimum
Operating System
Windows XP, 7/8
Windows XP, 7/8
Processor
2.0 Ghz dual-core processor C
Intel Core2 Duo P9300 @ 2.26GHz C
Graphics
512 MB dedicated video ram or better C
Quadro FX 1400 C
Memory
2 GB
4 GB
Storage
1.2 GB
1.2 GB

Suggested PC Build

Minimum Build

  • CPU: AMD E2-9030
  • GPU: GeForce 7300 GT
  • RAM: 2 GB
  • Storage: 1 GB
  • OS: Windows XP, 7/8

Recommended Build

  • CPU: Intel Core2 Duo P9300 @ 2.26GHz
  • GPU: Quadro FX 1400
  • RAM: 4 GB
  • Storage: 1 GB
  • OS: Windows XP, 7/8

About This Game

You play as a disoriented psychopath who realizes he can exit his cell one day. Navigate the hospital, solve mind-breaking puzzles, survive endless horrors, and follow the saga of Doug Dunheiw as he attempts to make sense of the situation at Blackbay Asylum.

The Story:

Doug Dunaheiw, an incarcerated mass murderer and lunatic, is composing a farewell note to his teddy bear Teddy before undergoing "exploratory surgery". Suddenly, he notices his cell is unsecured and the deteriorating hospital seems deserted. Securing Teddy to his waist, he begins his search for liberty... but achieving this won't be easy! A malevolent ancient force has occupied the asylum, merging dreams with reality. Indescribable monsters lie in wait and complex riddles obstruct the hallways, ensuring escape is impossible for everyone but the most resilient psychopath!

Gameplay:

  • Blackbay Asylum is an Adventure, Puzzle, Horror, and Comedy title with a plot influenced by H.P. Lovecraft.
  • Gameplay varies, alternating between top-down and first-person perspectives based on the level.
  • A completely interactive environment! Doug can interact with nearly any item, ranging from tech and entryways to foliage and waste bins; if he cannot utilize or carry it, he will remark on it.
  • An abundance of unique and psyche-shattering puzzles!
  • Defeat creatures and hazards using your cunning (or meet a gruesome end).
  • Straightforward inventory system featuring a Journal.
  • Engage in conversations with other survivors.
  • An H.P. Lovecraft-inspired narrative delivered via ancient journals, notes, and dialogue.