The Chilling World of Home Safety Hotline
Hey there, fellow gamers! Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work at a hotline that deals with supernatural problems? Well, buckle up, because Home Safety Hotline is here to immerse you in a chilling world of paranormal puzzles and eerie phone calls.
The Creators and Platforms
Home Safety Hotline
Developer: Night Signal Entertainment
Publisher: Night Signal Entertainment
Platforms: Windows PC (Reviewed)
Release Date: January 16, 2024
Price: $14.99 USD
Before we dive into the game, let’s take a moment to appreciate the developers behind this spine-tingling experience. Night Signal Entertainment has crafted a game that captures the essence of analog horror, taking inspiration from popular YouTube series like “The Backrooms” and “The Mandela Catalogue.” With Home Safety Hotline, they’ve managed to create a unique aesthetic that transports us back to the era of old computers and mysterious phone calls.
A Puzzle Game with a Twist
Home Safety Hotline is not your typical puzzle game. Instead of solving abstract riddles or manipulating objects, you’ll be answering phone calls from distressed individuals with supernatural problems. From squeaking walls to creepy creatures lurking under beds, your job is to provide guidance and assistance to these troubled callers.
At the start, you’ll deal with more mundane issues, using the limited information available to you. But as you progress through the game, your knowledge expands, and you’ll encounter bizarre entities like Toilet Hobbs and Lamp Sprites. Thankfully, your supervisor Carol is there to support and reward your efforts.
A Nostalgic Aesthetic
As you embark on your paranormal hotline adventure, you’ll notice the game’s deliberate choice to emulate a 1990s CRT interface. The yellowish screen and faded colors transport you back to a time when technology was less sleek and more nostalgic. This attention to detail adds to the overall immersion and enhances the game’s nostalgic aesthetic.
The entries in your work catalogue come complete with unsettling artwork, especially the Boggart. While none of the creatures are outright terrifying, they exude an unsettling vibe that keeps you