Blacked House

In the decaying grandeur of the Vermillion Estate, a family’s legacy teeters on the edge of ruin. Returning after years abroad, you inherit not just the manor but a curse: a dormant "Desire Engine" buried in its foundations, which awakens hungers in those it touches. As financial pressures mount, you reluctantly host outsiders—charismatic contractors, old "friends"—who gradually warp your household’s loyalties. Walls whisper, portraits leer, and every compromise "for the family’s survival" feeds the Engine’s influence. What begins as subtle manipulation spirals into a psychological siege, where trust becomes currency and intimacy a weapon. Will you dismantle the Engine before it consumes your kin, or embrace its power to become the architect of their surrender?

Gameplay

Corrosion Cascade System – Every moral compromise (e.g., allowing a guest’s invasive "loan") triggers irreversible story forks. Resist too much, and debts mount; comply, and household members develop dependency traits that alter their AI behavior.

Veiled Surveillance – Use security cameras and hidden passages to monitor interactions, but overuse risks paranoia debuffs that distort reality, making NPCs appear hostile even when loyal.

Masquerade Mechanics – Host parties to manipulate relationships: pair specific guests to trigger jealousy, blackmail, or alliances. Each event’s success/failure impacts the Estate’s "Decadence Level," unlocking new story threats.

Key Features

Adaptive Moral Architecture – The manor physically decays or opulently transforms based on choices: cracked walls ooze black resin when resisting corruption; gilded halls sparkle when indulging.

Echoed Desire AI – NPCs "learn" from player actions: frequent lies make them secretive, while transparency breeds manipulative honesty. Their evolving traits open/close story routes.

Harmonic Dissonance Score – A shifting soundtrack where classical instruments clash with industrial tones, mirroring the house’s moral decay. Silent moments heighten unease, hinting at off-screen corruption.

Pro Tips

The 3 AM Vigil – Check the security feed at 3 AM three nights in a row to witness a hidden ritual that reveals the Engine’s weak point.

Gilded Cage Strategy – Let one family member fall early to gain "Corrupted Insight," allowing you to predict (but not prevent) future betrayals.

Borrowed Time – Take loans from multiple guests to pit them against each other, but repay none—their infighting slows the Engine’s growth temporarily.