Follow the Meaning

November 21, 2024 HiKing Mind Studio Second Maze
Point-and-click Puzzle Adventure Indie
Android PC iOS Mac
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Follow the meaning is a point-and-click puzzle adventure set in a peculiar town filled with folk who feel increasingly threatened by the rising authority of the Hospital and its Doctors. What is happening on the other side of the wall? Join detective Paul Trilby and help solve this crisis!
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Release Date November 21, 2024
Developer HiKing Mind Studio
Publisher Second Maze
Game Modes Single player
Perspective Side view
Themes Mystery
Follow the Meaning

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