Goetia

The word that comes to mind is astonishing. Gosh... this is, obscenely, exasperatingly obtuse and difficult. I've tried playing through twice, pouring out notes, scrutinising each area and so many details over and over... but despite getting far, both times I stopped. I'm a no hints kind of player; and after so many hours looping on feeling hopelessly stuck on one solve - then the next - the temptation had become so great to peep that I partially spoiled some solutions and just "noped!" out my playthoughs before the information could settle.
See, I love point & clicks and puzzle games, and some rarer examples of them I think just deserve a sort of reverence to accept defeat. What I adore about Goetia is how the entire gameplay and puzzle set-up meshes so deftly with the rich atmosphere and themes permeating the game. You feel like a ghost returned from death, overwhelmed, stupefied, not knowing what to do or what to make of what's around. Even without completing it or concluding the story, for me this is one of the greats of the genre.

Overall Goetia is a good game. I liked it and the game was also the right length.
Thing is didn't like:
Some puzzles require knowledge not provided in game. I do not know piano notes.
I am not deaf. But if you are one puzzle is impossible to solve for you.
For some reason the game always opened on my second monitor.

What an odd adventure game. You are basically a ghost who somehow gets back to her old abandoned house in a future time where everything is in ruins. By reading documents, books, and other clues you have to start piecing together who are you, your family, their interactions, etc.

At first, most of the house is blocked by demon sigils, you remove these blocks by solving a variety of puzzles. Your only power in the game, is posessing objects and moving them around to use them with other objects. The game will eventually expand to other locations but most environments look dark and similar. It's hard to remember every place and what's still unsolved in each room. There's no hotspot highlight and I found myself stuck tons of times because of this.

So let me get something clear, this game is hard, incredibly hard. Puzzles will either click or not at all. Some end puzzles barely make any sense. There's a lot of back and forth trying to remember where are the items that might be the solution to a puzzle. You have to be very careful where you drop your items, otherwise you will find yourself going through every room trying to find an item again.

There's a journal which will act as a quest/objective indicator on what you already did which is basically your only way to keep track of stuff. In the sound department, there's a very subtle and moody soundtrack that fits the game, eerie at times, sometimes mysterious.

There are 2 endings, a bad and a good one. To be honest, they were almost the same and the only difference is that the good ending requires resolving 4 optional puzzles. The game is super atmospheric, but the ending felt just too rushed.

This is a great recommendation for players who enjoy a lot of reading, piecing clues, solving hard puzzles with almost no hints at all. Don't make the mistake (like me) of leaving the game for a few weeks untouched because it's a nightmare to get back in and remember what was going on.

If you prefer a lighter adventure game, you should look somewhere else.

Goetia is a dark and atmospheric point-and-click adventure. Exploring the abandoned places and uncovering the story feels mysterious and engaging. The puzzles can be a bit challenging at times but the creepy atmosphere and soundtrack make it worth it. A good choice if you enjoy slow, story-focused horror games.

Goetia is a point-and-click gothic adventure developed by Sushee and published by Square Enix Collective. It tells the story of Abigail Blackwood, the ghost of a young girl who awakens decades after her death to explore her family’s abandoned mansion and uncover what happened to her lineage. The result is a haunting, atmospheric journey centered on mystery and melancholy.
The gameplay revolves around exploration, observation, and puzzle-solving. Players navigate rooms, inspect objects, and piece together clues without any form of combat. As a ghost, Abigail can pass through walls and possess certain objects to interact with her surroundings. This mechanic both defines the gameplay and reinforces the game’s eerie isolation.
Puzzles are complex but logical, requiring attention to detail and patience. Many clues are hidden in letters, symbols, and environmental details, creating a slow and thoughtful rhythm. While rewarding, the difficulty can spike unexpectedly, and progress sometimes depends on noticing very subtle cues.
Visually, Goetia is striking. The detailed 2D backgrounds depict a Victorian mansion consumed by decay and shadow. Lighting effects, fog, and muted color palettes enhance the ghostly atmosphere. Every room feels alive with history and loss, making exploration both beautiful and unsettling.
The sound design and music further elevate the tone. Sparse piano notes, echoing footsteps, and ambient noises build tension quietly rather than through jump scares. The soundtrack captures the sorrow and loneliness of Abigail’s journey perfectly. Combined with elegant visuals, it sustains immersion throughout.
Narratively, the game is rich in lore and symbolism. Themes of faith, guilt, and forbidden knowledge run through letters and artifacts scattered around the estate. The story unfolds gradually, inviting interpretation rather than providing clear answers. This subtle storytelling rewards players who appreciate atmosphere over exposition.
Overall, Goetia is a beautifully crafted, slow-paced adventure for those who value mood and mystery over action. It demands patience and observation but offers deep emotional payoff and a haunting world to explore. For fans of gothic storytelling and methodical puzzle design, it stands as one of the most underrated narrative experiences in indie gaming.

Goetia is an excellent, eery mystery detective point-and-click. You play as a restless ghost, haunting a medival mansion. You float around and find bits of information that unlock areas for you to explore further, until eventually you solve the mystery and complete the game.

Playing Goetia I feel constantly on edge, like as if I'm physically there, exploring a haunted mansion. There's a constant feeling running through my spine that there's some evil presence watching me. A presence that doesn't want me here. To unravel the mystery I have to continu, even if it feels like stepping deeper into the abyss. Completing this game is a fun little exercise in perseverance and in overcoming fear. I highly recommend it. Play it if you have the nerves for it.

Interesting take on point and click adventures. The single slot inventory is never cumbersome and helps avoid the usual downfall of randomly using thing a on problem b. (Do still consider referencing a walkthrough for some of the more obscure puzzles...)