
“My Father Lied” is a Story-rich Mystery Lovecraftian game that tells the story of Huda, who finds herself following an unfathomable secret regarding her father’s 20 years disappearance.
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Twenty years later, she discovers he lied... but why?

In "My Father Lied," you embark on a mysterious journey through an abandoned Mesopotamian museum. The previous inhabitants left behind intricate puzzles to help them remember their secrets and the objects they kept. What caused their memories to fade? What made them descend into madness? And are you really alone in this forgotten place?
My Father Lied features the first Iraqi female-led character in a video game. In her honor, we gave her the name of the oldest known writer in human history; a woman who was also from the same region: Enheduanna.
Nicknamed Huda, she is an archaeologist like her father. Now, she is forced to dig into her past and the history of this place to discover what happened to him and why he was taken from them by force. To uncover the truth, she must solve puzzles left behind by those who ran this place and survive the same madness that consumed them.
The game features hand-drawn cutscene art that explores Huda's past and its connection to her present. The puzzles will test your reasoning, challenging you to uncover the museum's secrets—from ancient and recent political intrigues to the stories of its former inhabitants, and ultimately, the truth of what lies beneath.
And remember... secrets aren't found, they're earned.
Find out what secrets your father hid from you
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Languages: English*, Arabic, Simplified Chinese*languages with full audio support
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Hours played at review time, across 21 reviews with recorded playtime.
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I played the demo for about 8/9 months ago and immediately interested in finding out more about the storyline behind it. I love to play a game that tell a story also a puzzle game, and now the game is out. Sometimes I got stuck / freeze in loading screen / saving time (but its okay not a big problem). It took some times for me to clear the puzzle because I am a bit slower, but it was fun to clear each problem. Sometimes I overthink the simple puzzle, going around looking for the answer even though the answer is right in front of your eyes. It would be better if there is a save or check point in the game so we can save in the middle of the puzzle. More hints / direct hint would be better to. I think we need flashlight in the game so we can be more immerse to the game. Overall it was a good experience to play the game, very recommended ^_^
This game is super fun! I am not finished with it YET but I am enjoying the puzzles. Some times it feels harder than it should be but we power through! The history and information in it is fascinating and I am learning a ton about South East Asian culture.
(ノ◕ヮ◕)ノ*:・゚✧ You like hard puzzles and an interesting story? Then play this game https://youtu.be/rPLuZ20pjvU
This is my honest review so far, i really like the game. The Story, Voice Over, Illustrations, and layout is really good. Especially the opening. I felt invested immediately and was ready to go on a journey with the main character. I also love the visual presentation of the game. It's got that nostalgic look to it for a mystery puzzle game. The puzzles will probably get more challenging as I dive further into the story but that's how it goes. So yes, give this game a try. It has my attention.
Game keeps freezing up at a certain cutscene 80% of the way through the game. I literally can't go on...
I didn't play very long because it wasn't really my type of game. I guess it suits you who are interested in Mesopotamian history. It's really not a bad game, just not to my liking.
I really enjoyed My Father Lied. What begins as a personal mystery about a father’s disappearance gradually expands into a layered story that brings together Mesopotamian history, archaeology, war, and cultural memory. The narrative feels thoughtful and ambitious, without losing its emotional core. Some puzzles definitely made me stop and think — more than once — but that challenge felt coherent with the tone of the game. It rewards attention, logic, and patience, and the sense of progression feels earned. What I appreciated most is how the game connects personal trauma with broader questions about knowledge, identity, and historical responsibility. It invites reflection without forcing answers. If you enjoy narrative-driven puzzle games that ask you to engage both intellectually and emotionally, this is a very solid experience.
This game is really cool! I love a good challenging puzzles and the lore of this game is really captivating. This is definitely not for casual puzzle enjoyers, but for those who are looking for a little bit of a challenge and some pretty interesting lore, I can't recommend this game enough! Also, if you do get stuck, the dev is really responsive and helpful :)
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Egy fejtörőkkel teletűzdelt múzeumi sétában vehetünk rész, melyben megismerjük a mezopotámiai kultúrát, illetve ezzel párhuzamosan végére járhatunk, hová tűnt 20 évvel ezelőtt Huda apja. Részletesebb teszt [url=adventuregames.hu/tesztek/my-father-lied-teszt] az adventuregames.hu oldalán! [/url]
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