The Fog: Trap for Moths
"Help Susan find her kidnapped daughter and uncover the secret of the classified military experiment 'The Fog,' which unleashed ancient magical forces capable of inflicting unimaginable horrors upon people!"
The game itself is quite atmospheric and touches on themes you don't often see in this genre. It's a typical kidnapping plot, but when you start delving into the problems, secrets, and questions surrounding the family, you become intrigued. Personally, I found the beginning intriguing. We don't understand where we are or what we're doing—we only see an abandoned house filled with echoes of the past and children's belongings. They give you one piece of information at first, which then changes into something more horrifying as the investigation progresses.
Toward the end, the game becomes too convoluted. It feels like the ending is very raw, unclear, and even nonsensical. The new information isn't surprising and only raises more problematic questions that will never be answered (this isn't a collector's edition).
The cutscenes aren't engaging because their animation is very awkward. On the other hand, the locations and small details are beautifully and richly drawn. I didn't really notice the soundtracks just atmospheric sounds but I wouldn't say that's a huge drawback. I liked how they first immerse you in one aesthetic and then smoothly transition into another, more tense one.
In the end, I wouldn't recommend playing this game for the story. At most, it's good for adding to your game collection, and for those who enjoy themes like military secrets, family issues, and the loss of loved ones in games.
