Goetia
Goetia is a point & click adventure where you play the ghost of a young lady. You are Abigail. Abigail Blackwood.
The ruins of any village are the silent testament to its final moments. The ruins of Oakmarsh are no different. Their telling silence, the dust blanketing what was once a quiet village near Coventry.
The name of a manor and the family that lived within. A perverted and mad lineage, a clan whose final members devoted their life to mysticism and fanatical experiments. I am Abigail. Abigail Blackwood. Recently risen from the grave, I know nothing about the last 40 years of my family’s history… But obviously somebody is keen on seeing me lift the veil on what happened in Oakmarsh – to what led to the downfall of Blackwood Manor. And it seems like I have no choice in the matter…
Key Features
A 2D world of Victorian mystery.
Over 90 rooms to explore.
Five vast and diverse areas to discover – Blackwood Manor is surrounded by ruins, woods, caves and an abandoned village.
A progressive-rock and ambient-inspired soundtrack.
Use your ability to walk through walls in order to reach secret rooms and areas.
Possess objects like a poltergeist to lift them, use them, combine them, make them float in the air, pile them up… well, you’re a ghost after all, behave like one!
Solve puzzles in more than one way by discovering hidden rooms and special features, such as new ghostly powers.
Delve into Blackwood’s story: 40 years have passed, and many things have changed since Abigail’s death.
Feel free to explore! You can travel through the world of Goetia however you like – and if you get stuck, simply backtrack and explore another area.
Game Discussion
Steam User 13
Although it might not be great for your eyes, I recommend playing this game with the lights off and using headphones for the best experience.
Steam User 0
Excellent game! Really difficult puzzles and with an immersive story.
The only issue is that there are 3 puzzles, that assume the player knows basic music theory and are not tone deaf, so I had to use a walktrough for that part.
Other than that - I had a great time.
Steam User 0
Great vibe! Great story. Very rich and interesting.
Steam User 0
interesting game and fun point&click riddles but malphas sprite is atrocious LOL. I hope the other demons will look better because I was laughing so hard at the cut out eagle head holy. Also got it on sale and I'm enjoying it
Steam User 0
A really eerie atmospheric point and click puzzle game!
The highlights are definitely the visuals, the soundtrack, and the story, especially with how it gave story and lore in such a simple yet engaging way.
I will say however the difficulty of the puzzles is definitely a con. Some puzzles are very very simple and straightforward, but some have very obtuse solutions that were not telegraphed well. I'm not sure if it's a translation issue or not but I think if some of the puzzles were worded differently they would have felt more intuitive to solve. There are some really awesome puzzles in the game, and the fact that some puzzles even have multiple solutions is a great choice. I do think that some of the more obtuse puzzles could have also benefited with that mechanic as well, but that is just a stray nitpick. Overall I really did enjoy the game as a whole (it might've also helped that I didn't struggle in the music puzzles, though I can very much see how that would be extra difficult for others) but just know in advance going in that some puzzles are really obtuse and might hinder your fun if you don't find looking for hints and guides a fun experience.
Steam User 0
Goetia is a point-and-click adventure that stands out for its haunting atmosphere and complex puzzles. Set in an eerily deserted English village, players take on the role of Abigail Blackwood’s spirit, unraveling her family’s dark secrets. The games narrative is intricately woven, with every clue and journal entry drawing you deeper into its supernatural mystery. While the games difficulty may be daunting - requiring players to seek help or a guide, its captivating story and beautifully spooky world make it a rewarding experience for those who enjoy a challenging and thought-provoking adventure
Steam User 0
Goetia Is a Point and click adventure game for people who love those games. It has a great art style, Well done story, and some basic quality of life features. the puzzles would have stumped me without using a walkthrough that I used. If you like point and click puzzle/adventure games this game should be on your list.
Pros:
-Great art style
-well done puzzle aspects
-Great story
Cons;
-The games windowed mode is still a forced fullscreen mode that's windowed. No combination of settings got rid of this problem
-The game can stutter if its been open for a longer time
-If you want achievements do not deviate from a walkthrough. It is incredibly hard/tedious to find what part is missing if you end up missing anything.