A journey through illusions and truth
Centum is a premium mystery adventure game developed by Hack The Publisher. This game thrusts you into an enigmatic journey that blurs the lines between reality and deception. As you find yourself imprisoned, you must escape within. The gameplay revolves around solving challenging puzzles and making decisions that shape the narrative.
Centum uses a visual novel-style approach to its story and gameplay, providing multiple responses that lead to a different outcome. Choose wisely and carefully, as one wrong move can cut your journey short, forcing you to start again. The game also makes sure to randomize each choice for an unpredictable experience.
Craft your morbid narrative
As you navigate Centum, you'll immerse yourself in mind-bending gameplay where each choice and action carries weight. The narrator, your guide through this labyrinth of lies, can't be trusted, making every piece of information suspicious. Traverse through a series of enigmatic scenarios underpinned by a unique, dynamic dialogue system and a rich, branching storyline. The overall aesthetic is gloomy and chilling, accompanied by minimalistic, yet scary sound cues and music.
With gameplay that meticulously records every decision and click, the game ensures that each choice significantly impacts the unfolding narrative, leading to many potential endings. There’s virtually no learning difficulty when it comes to this game since it doesn’t need any complex mechanics or controls to memorize, you can only point and click through the options. With that said, the lack of complex controls makes it a great story in return.
However, prospective players should be aware that the game contains mature subjects, including violence and gore, making it unsuitable for younger audiences. The amount of disturbing imagery can be too much even for some adults. These elements, while integral to the narrative and its exploration of darker aspects of human nature, are not gratuitous. They serve to heighten the sense of unease and contribute to the overall atmosphere of psychological tension.
Choices and consequence
Centum is a thought-provoking adventure that redefines narrative games with a complex and intriguing premise. Its unconventional approach to storytelling, combined with a rich, player-driven narrative, makes it a standout title. However, the game's disturbing content serves as a reminder that it ventures into themes and visuals best suited for mature players.
