Centralia

Centralia is a horror game set in Centralia, Pennsylvania. You play as Henry Nelson, who returns to the abandoned town after his daughter Shirley leaves on her birthday to search for her missing mother.

Henry's story

Henry lived a normal life with his wife and daughter until a disaster in May 1992. While he was away on a business trip, an underground fire engulfed Centralia, where large coal reserves lay beneath the city. His wife died in the accident, and Shirley was among the few residents who survived. Afterward, Shirley seemed changed, and Henry moved with her to a neighboring state. Seven years after his wife went missing, he finds Shirley's note and follows her to Centralia.

The story involves rumors that greedy authorities dug deep beneath the city and uncovered something terrible, and that frightened miners triggered the coal fire. It is also rumored that nearly everyone near the fire's epicenter went mad. The game is based on real events.

Explore and survive

You explore streets, a forest and a three-story hospital, interacting with objects and searching the environment for items. You solve puzzles to access new areas and use what you find while trying to survive. The game also features unusual combat mechanics and different enemies to confront.

Atmosphere and effects

The game uses photorealistic visual effects, atmospheric lighting, sound effects and a soundtrack.