
Alex Reed, a private detective, traveled to Willow Creek Valley to investigate the disappearance of journalist James Carter. As he stepped into the abandoned post office, he couldn't shake the feeling that someone else was already there.
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Playback '94 is a first-person psycho-horror series set in 1994. Each episode presents a new case told through exploration, environmental storytelling, and forgotten VHS recordings.
Private detective Alex Reed travels to Willow Creek Valley while investigating the disappearance of journalist James Carter. His search leads him to an abandoned post office on the edge of town — a place that feels strangely prepared.
James Carter disappeared in 1994 without a trace. Following the last known lead, Alex Reed arrives in Willow Creek Valley one year later. The deeper he searches, the more he realizes: James didn't just disappear.
Some places are better left unexplored.
Gameplay
Explore abandoned locations, examine objects, and uncover fragments of the past while slowly piecing together the events surrounding the case.
VHS bodycam found-footage aesthetic
Narrative exploration gameplay
Discover VHS tapes and hidden clues
Inspect objects, notes, and documents
Resource-based lighter mechanic
Health system
1–2 hours playtime
Best played alone. Lights off. Headphones on.
Stats
Languages: English**languages with full audio support
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