49 Keys

A little shorter than I expected & sometimes a bit hand-holdy (in terms of how boldly it indicates when you've unlocked the ability to perform a new action in a specific room) but still fun!

A very enjoyable text adventure. Great atmosphere with satisfying puzzles. Solid as an adaptation too: Elegant interface, encountered no bugs.

6/10 好看但不算好玩，解谜坐牢 应该是根据书改编来的，游戏形式上也做成了书的样式。有不少彩插，做的也很精致。 其实故事本身很简单，表现上有一点类似单人地下城跑团。 但作为一个解谜游戏最主要的解谜部分真的是究极坐牢……不仅高强度还原占星秘法还得高强度重复阅读信息搞逻辑… 本身这些算是同类游戏里比较常见的解谜要素，但这作全用书和文字的形式表现，游戏形式上确实是缺乏变体，很容易一个接一个推着推着就串了或者累了。[spoiler] 还好后面复活有点自动信息充填，要是全手动我得累死… [/spoiler] 其实这种推理或者冒险跳转的书实际读起来真的是很有意思，毕竟手动翻书体验好一点…虽然右侧集成功能已经大大改善了体验，但在游戏里疯狂翻页还是过于麻烦。

新时代电子解谜书！好顶赞！ 不过那个20分钟成就真的有必要吗？ 总之支持制作组继续下去

in the first run I made some choices that lead to a dull ending. it is very annoying that you have to play from the start to unlock other endings.

说好认真教我炼金术的，怎么刚开始就没有了？纯粹的神秘学形式主义呐，用形式做了谜题，但是真正涉及“如其在上如其在下”的反思一点也没，slogan罢了（甚至不如丹布朗）。好似人文黑话游戏？内部套话流通，实则毫无内容，有皮无核，比较失望。不如看黑塞的小短篇《内与外》。汉化辛苦了。能给中评的话中评比较合适。

好玩，但是刷结局有点无聊，不能快进。

49 Keys, developed by Michele Buonanno in collaboration with Veronica Wu and Fabio Porfidia and published by 2P Games, is an atmospheric and intricately crafted puzzle-adventure game that plunges players into a deeply esoteric and unsettling experience. Drawing from Buonanno’s own gamebook 49 Chiavi, the game manages to translate a complex, symbol-laden narrative into an interactive medium without compromising its thematic richness. Set in the 16th century, the story follows a Dominican friar summoned by a cryptic letter to a remote, decaying estate once owned by his late master. What begins as a simple inheritance quickly unravels into a spiral of supernatural phenomena, alchemical enigmas, and theological dread. The sense of mystery is palpable from the very beginning, and the game never lets go of that tension. At its core, 49 Keys is a narrative-driven puzzle game, steeped in historical mysticism and occult philosophy. The gameplay flows in the style of classic point-and-click adventures, where exploration and careful observation are essential. You’re expected to interact with strange relics, decode ancient texts, and engage with puzzles that go beyond surface-level logic. Many puzzles are layered in meaning and draw on real-world alchemical symbology and numerology, creating a cerebral experience that rewards patience and curiosity. The eponymous 49 keys are more than just literal objects; they represent trials, decisions, and aspects of a deeper metaphysical structure woven into the narrative. Every item you find and every note you read has the potential to influence your path, and the game allows for multiple endings based on the choices you make, some of which are subtle and easily overlooked. What truly elevates 49 Keys is its presentation. The visual design pays meticulous homage to medieval manuscripts and Renaissance artwork. The game’s interface, maps, journals, and illustrations are all styled in a way that feels authentic to the era while remaining functionally modern. These hand-drawn elements are not just decorative—they often contain critical clues that tie into the puzzles. The auditory design complements the aesthetic beautifully. A haunting, minimal soundtrack underscores the isolation and dread, while subtle ambient sounds create a quiet tension that lingers in every room and corridor. These production elements combine to deliver an experience that feels not only immersive but also historically grounded in tone and texture. Despite its strengths, the game isn’t without its hurdles. It is deliberately slow-paced, and some players may find that it leans too heavily on exposition and reading. Long passages of text and philosophical monologues can test the patience of those looking for more immediate engagement. Additionally, while the puzzles are thoughtfully constructed, they occasionally rely on abstract reasoning or obscure references that may frustrate players unfamiliar with the real-world occult and alchemical sources the game draws upon. It’s not always obvious what needs to be done next, and because the game avoids hand-holding, this can lead to moments of stagnation. That said, these aspects may be seen not as flaws, but as intentional choices designed to filter the experience to a specific audience—those who enjoy decoding rather than consuming. 49 Keys is a work of thematic depth and intellectual ambition. It doesn’t follow the trends of most horror or puzzle games; instead, it carves out a space of its own, somewhere between a digital manuscript and an interactive fever dream. Its horror is not loud or grotesque, but cerebral and spiritual—concerned more with existential dread, divine silence, and the madness of truth-seeking than with jump scares. It will likely appeal most to players who value storytelling, symbolism, and puzzle mechanics that require more than trial and error. With its distinct visual language, unsettling narrative, and commitment to its esoteric roots, 49 Keys stands out as a thoughtful, immersive, and often haunting adventure into the unknown. Rating: 7/10

sono sempre stato appassionato dai libri games e questo è particolarmante intrigante

作为一个神秘学主题的游戏可以说是既不神秘也不学术更不游戏，开头来一个炼金术津津乐道的在上在下勾起兴趣，结果呢？整个游戏就做个那俩瓶破药水，一大堆材料还是占位符错误项，给个神秘材料以为能用了结果告诉你到下一章了，而且抛开炼药不谈，黑白黄红风水火土腐化擢升贤者之石你特喵是一点没讲，还碰瓷什么在上在下？真以为配个行星显得自己很高大上，行星对应这玩意所有的神秘学游戏都不用不是没有理由的因为根本就没人想要记这个！ 到第二章开灵视之后更是惨不忍睹，是是是你画了很多不错的立绘，想要来点召唤理论掉书袋，但是你要掉书袋好歹掉的完整点啊，什么叫灵体全部对话都是一样的格式的，走个过场发个能力就没了！？你不做一些人格或行为的差分吗？不来点支线吗？不素材服用吗？什么叫你给我展示的立绘全都是麦高芬（电影术语）？而且怎么又要搞那个行星还特喵这次都不是找联系了而是搞逻辑排列！真的以为喜欢神秘的都会喜欢搞这个破东西吗？ 再说回整个游戏，这个价格根本不值，打折了最多10块这个体量，对的，第一章到第二章后是很不错，但是什么叫找到书就没了？合着导师也是麦高分对吧？你那么想要掉书袋输出神秘知识结果一大堆笔记里诉说的基本都没有用上！有这个功夫我在这里花钱打游戏我干嘛不自己找本看看？我上威卡网站随手整本免费的里面提到的干货都更多！你是个游戏，你除了输出文化你还要有剧情有氛围有容错率有戏剧性，四个结局看着挺唬人的结果俩个是最终选择，还俩个是一个选一步就步步错的疫病，大差不差！