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Clink is a short, atmospheric walking simulator that leans hard on psychological horror and mood. You play a solitary protagonist living alone with a cat in an old house, who wakes one morning to unsettling signs: a locked door, a metallic ringing in your head, a rotten flicker in the bathroom, and a message from a childhood doll. As you piece the doll back together, a hidden passage opens beneath the garage and the house gives way to a dreamlike - or nightmarish - labyrinth of endless stairs, coffins in walls and worm‑infested tunnels. The story revolves around a buried family curse and the uneasy memories it drags to the surface.

The gameplay is simple and focused: explore the house, find hidden objects, solve light puzzles and follow the narrative breadcrumbs. Puzzles aren’t demanding - the emphasis is on environment, discovery and building tension rather than challenge. The title uses realistic graphics and strong sound design to create its scares; the creaks, metallic clinks and ambient noise do a lot of the heavy lifting in establishing dread.
Strengths
- Very effective atmosphere and sound design that sustain the horror vibe.
- Focused, compact experience that tells its story without filler.
- Polished visuals for a small walking‑sim project.
- Autosave and a short playtime (around 60 minutes) make it easy to play in a single sitting.
Weaknesses
- Short length and light puzzles may leave players seeking deeper mechanics or more interplay unsatisfied.
- The narrative leans on familiar psychological‑horror tropes and can feel ambiguous where some players prefer clearer resolution.
- Machine translations are available for several languages, which is helpful but can occasionally read awkwardly.
Who it’s for
Clink is best for players who enjoy slow-burn, atmospheric horror and narrative exploration rather than action or complex puzzle design. It’s a good pick for a single, intense hour of unsettling mood and mystery. If you want a compact, creepy experience driven by sound and environment, Clink delivers. If you expect lengthy gameplay or intricate puzzles, this one may feel too brief.
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