The Sorrowvirus: A Faceless Short Story

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  • Summary: The Sorrowvirus is the story of a young man named Wyatt Heyll, who, from a very young age, has been stricken with a multitude of ailments, illnesses and diseases. On the verge of death, his parents gave him a paranormal substance known as the Sorrowvirus, which contaminates the human soul;The Sorrowvirus is the story of a young man named Wyatt Heyll, who, from a very young age, has been stricken with a multitude of ailments, illnesses and diseases. On the verge of death, his parents gave him a paranormal substance known as the Sorrowvirus, which contaminates the human soul; preventing it from passing onto the afterlife when they die. This causes them to fall to Purgatory instead, where they can heal and eventually return to life. However, every time Wyatt comes back to life, his illnesses and diseases return quicker than before. Wyatt's parents allow him to continue dying over and over while they perform research on organic particles found in Purgatory that may cure him once and for all.

    Wyatt, having died so many times, simply wants to let go; both his mind and soul are shattered. Your objective is to set Wyatt free from his everlasting torment. With four endings in sight, only one is the true ending, will you endeavour to help Wyatt set himself free?    … Expand

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  1. Hey Poor Player
    May 18, 2022
    70
    Other than the aforementioned problems with the doll-finding puzzles and the frame rate hiccups, this is an intriguing game. Sorrowvirus explores the endless death-and-rebirth cycle of poor Wyatt, with each successful playthrough shifting the dialogue, the information learned, and the very look of his personal Purgatory, all underscored by an incredibly haunting melody. You’re certain to be left wondering if immortality is really as promising as it sounds.
  2. Shindig
    Apr 27, 2022
    60
    So I’m torn. The Sorrowvirus: A Faceless Short Story is a fascinating game in concept, with its looping narrative, creepy atmosphere, grim yet moving tale, and a psychological horror touch built into some neat gimmicks. But that potential gets lost in annoying puzzle design and the lack of saves—something intended to help build atmosphere, but that too often just kills it—and what should be an eerie, unsettling game instead just becomes a tedious one.

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