
Absolution is a first-person psychological horror experience where you face THE JUDGE as they peel apart your very soul. Uncover dark truths and navigate moral dilemmas as you're questioned about your past deeds. Every lie has consequences.
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Absolution is a first-person visual novel. In the eerie depths of this psychological thriller, face THE JUDGE and a twisted tale of grief, guilt and murder.
Confront your sins. Reflect on your morals. Liars will be punished.

Immersive Horror Experience: Come immerse yourself in an experience that blends eerie visuals with haunting soundscapes as an unnerving story unveils before you.
Unnerving Questions: Answer THE JUDGE’s probing questions, where honesty is key—liars will be punished.
Chilling Narrative: Witness the unraveling of a tale filled with desperation, guilt, and the lingering hope for redemption.
Compelling Characters: Meet the characters of this horrific story. Can they be saved from their fatal fates?

Absolution was developed within the University of Southern California's Games Program. For more information about the USC Games Program, check out their website.
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Languages: English
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I'd love to see a little more player interactivity that made a difference but overall I really liked the visuals and story here.
I don't get it, but it's cool
I don’t really know what to make of this game. Maybe I didn’t understand it. Maybe the story or the message flew right over my head. But I didn't feel like the game “peeled apart my very soul.” Paper Pusher, another free game that deals with ethics and morals, told me far more about myself than this game. I just felt very lost throughout my gameplay here although the character’s storyline, which unravelled as you progressed, was pretty clear and some of the VA when the little girl was speaking to her mum was pretty emotional. [B]Pros[/B] - Good VA - Decent storyline that unravelled as you progressed through the game - Emotional at points of the story - Free [B]Cons[/B] - Confusing - Lacking in what it promises in the game description - Doesn’t really encourage replayability - You’ll leave the game feeling more lost than when you started [B]Overall Rating: 4/10[/B]
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✔️✔️✔️ Absolution is a first-person psychological horror experience where you face THE JUDGE as they peel apart your very soul. Uncover dark truths and navigate moral dilemmas as you're questioned about your past deeds. Every lie has consequences.
Terrifying, with a compelling narrative that leaves you pondering long after its end. I was a bit confused as to whether any of my decisions had impact on the story, possibly warranting a second playthrough.
kinda simple, kinda very boring 3/10
Felt like a waste of time. No decisions to be made, and jumpscare is predictable
I like the bird drinking water! - Oneway 2025
Got fed up after about five minutes. If I want to read, I get a book. Do not know what might happen if I keep reading, but I am not interested.
Pretty quick narrative horror game that, as far as I can tell from my playthrough, doesn't offer different stories based on your choices. I'm not quite sure what the story is, a bunch of souls in purgatory fighting for the afterlife? idk it's only 14 minutes so if you want to play it go for it
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