
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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Interesting concept! but sadly not for me. I know many would enjoy this game though! i tried a few times and failed and gave up as i try all sorts but am hard to please when it comes to games. but it was cool and i am sure many would love it
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Huh, well that was neat. The atmosphere is great and I feel like there can be a lot of potential for a full game. While the story is 1,2,3 done you can feel the craft went into the atmosphere and how the story is delivered to you. Still unsure of how the questions connect to our main character or to us, the player, but all in all, if you'd tell me this was a demo to pitch a full game with, I could totally see it.
Great game with lots of future potential! I thought the atmosphere and tone was well executed and made me feel dread with each choice I made. The story is intriguing and even though it is not explicitly clear, it does make me wonder more about the characters and the themes that the developer has created even after the game has ended. I thought the text box was cleverly used to create an unsettling feeling of dread with each letter it spelled out. The times where it played with text display speed gave me the feeling that I had to be more careful with my choice (whether I was lying or not, to the Judge or even to myself.) I also thought that the sound design was well done and created an immersive ambient environment. Overall I thought this was a great first game from the developer and I'm excited to see future game projects!
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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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