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Detective Paul Trilby investigates an island town ruled by a hospital, solving point-and-click puzzles to uncover its secrets.
Released 22 Nov 2024
Investigate a Walled Town
Question Eccentric Locals
Solve Surreal Puzzles
Follow the meaning is a surreal point-and-click puzzle adventure. Join detective Paul Trilby as he works to unravel the mysteries of a peculiar town, seemingly ruled by the local Hospital. Over the wall and behind tightly shut gates, a dark secret lies in wait…
Developed by HiKing Mind Studio · Published by Second Maze
Detective Paul Trilby receives a desperate letter and travels to a peculiar island town split by a wall. The local Hospital holds unusual power, and residents who enter reportedly return without their memories.
Explore locations by clicking on objects, speaking with townspeople, and inspecting scenes for clues. Solve contextual puzzles through observation, deduction, and lateral thinking, alongside searches for hidden objects.
Progress through the mystery by connecting what you find and learn. The hand-drawn adventure includes multiple endings and optional missing cats to discover.
Players often praise the distinctive hand-drawn visuals, dreamlike atmosphere, and approachable puzzles that reward careful observation. Some enjoy the odd, unfolding mystery, while others find its story unclear or unsatisfying. The short playtime is a recurring drawback, and several players wish the puzzles were more challenging.
A desperate letter summons detective Paul Trilby to a peculiar island town, divided by a wall and ruled by a Hospital. Regular citizens get admitted and then return without their memories. A sinister conspiracy is afoot. Can you get to the bottom of this mystery?
Follow the meaning is a surreal, hand-drawn, point-and-click adventure inspired by classic titles like Samorost and the Rusty Lake series.
Use wit, curiosity and lateral thinking to puzzle your way towards a solution, helped by the citizens you meet along the way. Remember that there is always a grain of truth in the local gossip.
A short, strange, satisfying adventure for those in search of something different.
■ Hand-drawn art brings the offbeat world to life
■ Whimsical worldbuilding with a sinister undertone
■ Atmospheric soundtrack by Victor Butzelaar
■ A twisted mystery that awaits your diligent inspection
■ 1.5 hours average playtime
🔎 You can already start Paul_Trilby's investigation by visiting the Follow the meaning website (link in sidebar) 🖥️
| Platforms | Windows, macOS |
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| Achievements | 16 |
| Age ratings |
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| Controller required | No |
| Demo | View demo on Steam |
| Website | Official website |
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