It all started with a letter...
Invited to Castle Gairbuie by an old but never forgotten acquaintance, the titular Edward Harcourt, you are thrust into a strange and dangerous mystery...
It had been years since you last saw Edward Harcourt last. Along with this sudden wish to reconnect, Edward promptly invites you to join him in his new abode of Castle Gairbuie, on the North-Western coast of Scotland, and to reward your loyal friendship.
You do not believe this vague letter is all there is to this mystery...
2022-2025 - Twine/SugarCube - Horror - Choice-Based/Puzzle - EN - ~5h
Cosmic, psychological and body horror.
Mentions and/or depiction of: cults, death and suicide, violence and threats, illnesses and impairments (mental, physical), wounds, bodily fluids (blood, spit), war, use of alcohol and drugs. Swearing and insults.
The Trials and Tribulations of Edward Harcourt is a recently finished Lovecraftian horror interactive story. This was a collaborative effort between writer MelS and myself, taking almost three years to complete.
The game blends traditional elements of choice-based stories with text-adventures mechanics. It includes 6 full chapters, 5 different endings, and over 80k words.
With its final release, the game has been praised for its writing and pacing of the mystery, as well as the design of its game elements (i.e. puzzles) - particularly the intrinsic nature of the interactivity gaving a sense of control in an uncertain situation.
ECTOCOMP - 2022
IFDB Awards - 2022
I loved the part of this game that is currently complete. It's a well-style gothic horror game.
- Brian Rushton
The Trials and Tribulations of Edward Harcourt is an intriguing story with a lot of work put into it.
- Kinetic Mouse Car
What really enhanced the horror atmosphere, were without a shadow of a doubt, the visuals. The chosen color palette, the journal... The creepy and helpful journal... *shudder*
- Charlotte
A compelling story with Lovecraftian elements to boot. The writing is good and the premises intriguing. All in all, it leaves you with the need to dig deeper to unravel those mysteries.
- Aviendha