Anomaly

Welcome to Anomaly—a game of deception, strategy, and dark fantasy where the line between human and monster is razor-thin 🔪.

As the Gatekeeper, you are the first—and only—line of defense. Phantom Hollow is a city shrouded in mystery, an ancient haven where supernatural beings thrive, and no human has ever been allowed to set foot. But times have changed. Humans, desperate and determined, have started infiltrating the city’s gates, wearing monstrous disguises, trying to blend in with the creatures of the night 🌃.

Your mission is clear: Find the humans. Stop them at all costs. 🧟

In Anomaly, every day brings a new test of your intuition, your attention to detail, and your ability to see beyond the mask. Civilians—monstrous beings of all shapes and forms—will approach the gate, each with their own story. Some may have horns, claws, or even wings, but are they truly who they say they are? Or is there something more human hidden beneath?

Control:

This game is meant to play only with a mouse or touch inputs. No other controls are needed. Moving around the mouse cursor will indicate what items you can interact with. Keep 👀 out for new interactable items to appear as you progress!

Gameplay:

• Interrogate. Inspect. Decide. You'll receive each character's alibi and background story, but you can't trust words alone. Their appearance, their mannerisms—everything is a clue. A sharp mind and a keen eye are your greatest weapons.
• Spot the Lies. The humans are cunning. Their disguises will be convincing, but no mask is perfect. Maybe it's the way they stutter when asked about their past or a subtle tell in their behavior that gives them away. It’s up to you to catch them before it’s too late.
• Challenge Your Intuition. As you progress, the stakes rise. The humans’ disguises become more elaborate, their stories more plausible, and their lies more intricate. Each decision will weigh heavier than the last. One wrong choice could mean letting a human slip through the gates—and the fall of Phantom Hollow.
• Focus on Available Tools. While you start with only the transcripts in the tablet to the right of your main button, slowly you will get Sticky Notes, File Folder, and a Clipboard containing more information necessary to solve the puzzles. Look out for them as they pop up as you progress!

This isn’t just a game of spotting the obvious. It’s a mental chess match, where your ability to analyze, cross-reference, and outwit your opponents determines the fate of an entire city. Every civilian you turn away might curse your name, but every human you stop is a victory for Phantom Hollow.

With each new level, the game evolves—introducing more complex characters, unexpected twists, and chilling revelations about the world you're tasked with protecting. As the pressure mounts, you’ll need to balance caution with risk-taking. Will you trust your instincts, or will the humans outsmart you?

In the end, Anomaly isn’t just about monsters or humans. It’s about you, the Gatekeeper. How far will you go to protect the city? How many lives will you change with a single decision?

Prepare to enter a world where nothing is as it seems—and where your choices will echo through the streets of Phantom Hollow forever.