Prepare to dive into a psychological horror experience like no other with Psychopathy Assessment, the latest indie horror title available on Steam. Created by solo developer Paul Cornel under Galactic Crows, this retro-80s V.H.S PS1-style analog horror game places players at the center of a chilling psychopathy test where every choice they make has profound consequences.
A Distorted Reality Wrapped in VHS Nostalgia
Set against the backdrop of an eerie VHS aesthetic, Psychopathy Assessment combines the unsettling vibe of 1980s analog horror with a deeply immersive psychological experience. As the screen flickers and the tape distorts, players are subjected to a series of questions that delve into their darkest thoughts and impulses. But this isn't a simple personality quiz—it's a psychopathy exam with stakes much higher than any diagnosis.
The game’s unique presentation, with its realistic VHS effects and retro PS1-style graphics, amplifies the unnerving atmosphere. The deeper players progress, the more warped the visuals become, adding layers of tension and unpredictability.
Gameplay: Where Choices Haunt You
In Psychopathy Assessment, every choice matters. As players respond to each probing question, the game dynamically shifts, with their answers altering both the atmosphere and their final outcome. With multiple endings, no two playthroughs are the same, ensuring that each player's journey through this psychological maze is uniquely terrifying.
Once the test is complete, the game throws a surprising twist, transitioning into PS1-style gameplay where players embody a character living through the consequences of their test results. This seamless shift from a psychological examination to a story-driven horror experience ensures that Psychopathy Assessment keeps players on edge from beginning to end.
Key Features:
- Retro 80s Analog Horror: Immerse yourself in a true 80s horror experience with eerie VHS visuals and atmospheric sound design.
- Dynamic Psychopathy Test: Answer a series of disturbing questions that will push the boundaries of your psyche, leading to different outcomes.
- Consequences Matter: Every decision affects the game’s world, altering the atmosphere and shaping the final ending.
- Immersive VHS Filter: Experience gameplay through a distorted VHS lens with visual glitches that worsen as you progress.
- Psychological Horror: Blurring the lines between fiction and reality, this game plays with your mind and perception.
- Multiple Endings: Discover different endings based on your choices, adding replay value and new perspectives on your results.
- PS1-Style Gameplay Twist: After the test, the game surprises players with classic PS1-style gameplay, allowing you to navigate the disturbing world of the psychopathy test.
- Short but Intense: This hour-long journey leaves a lasting impact, with every minute filled with tension and psychological terror.
Play If You Dare
Psychopathy Assessment isn’t just a game—it’s a test that forces players to confront unsettling truths about themselves. Will you emerge unscathed, or will the test drive you into madness? The only way to find out is to press play and take the assessment.
Now available on Steam and Itch.io, Psychopathy Assessment invites horror fans and thrill-seekers to step into a twisted world of psychological torment and retro horror aesthetics.
Press play if you dare—Psychopathy Assessment is waiting.
STEAM: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3260910/Psychopathy_Assessment/
ITCH - https://galacticcrows.itch.io/psychopath (TBA)
For press inquiries or steam keys, contact gamedevpaul on discord.