cassette 1998

co-authored: @hidezen

CASSETTE-1998

*Some messages were never meant to be heard.*

October, 1998.

Your best friend Emily is dead. The authorities call it a suicide, but something doesn't feel right.

Among her belongings, you discover an old cassette, a sketchbook, and a Tamagotchi.

Hidden within her final recording is a message meant only for you.

Rewind the past. Piece together the truth.

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*A short PSX-style psychological horror mystery about friendship, memories, and secrets.*

Made for Ludum Dare 60 — Old Tech.

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SeYoke19 Oct 2026, 23:04

Gooooooood 2d, 3d and game mechanics

danwhiffing20 Oct 2026, 17:25

Interesting concept, I do love a good mystery! I spent awhile listening, rewinding and looking at the sketchbook, but nothing jumped out to me as an obvious lead for any of the four words. I imagine one of them as something to do with the door. Alas, I was unable to solve it, but I was intrigued! Nice work

Alexandru Barbanouaauthor21 Oct 2026, 07:46

@danwhiffing Thanks a lot for playing and for your feedback! We'll definitely work on making the clues clearer so it's easier to figure out the correct words. We'd love for you to give it another try and see if you can solve the mystery! :D

Also, I really liked your cassette store game! Great work!

Richard821 Oct 2026, 13:24

Fellow Moldovans, great game! It was a bit challenging, but I eventually got it. At first, i didn't even notice the sketchbook. Overall, really cool game, and I'm happy to see local developers here! Keep up the good work!

The_Fazzo21 Oct 2026, 15:05

Love it! Using pencil and cassette to solve the mystery was a really cool idea and its well implemented.
Also RE vibes. Congrats!

Emaigualmc2_art21 Oct 2026, 16:50

The game's premise reminded me of the series "13 Reasons Why", I found the mechanics and the way the mystery unfolds to be excellent. The 3D art, with its Resident Evil 2 style textures, is beautiful, and really helps create a more somber depressing atmosphere. The voice acting and sound effects are fantastic! a crucial element for the game's mechanics. Great work, congratulations! xD

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