Villa No. 1

Villa No. 1 is a suspenseful puzzle game set in a mysterious villa in the suburbs. A college student takes a high-paying job he believes is as a sleep tester, but as he explores the house, he discovers secrets about his employer and the villa’s dark past. A neighbor says the house is haunted, and the young man faces a major choice as he uncovers the truth.

Story and characters

The story follows the young man’s fear, mischief and determination as he ventures through a dangerous place at midnight. It deals with family troubles and the thoughts and choices of young people, including how brothers and sisters who once lived closely together turn against one another in the middle of the night. Mysterious characters and plot reversals emerge as the story progresses, testing the protagonist’s soul and exploring the value of bravery.

Puzzles and suspense

You solve moderately difficult puzzles that are closely tied to the plot and designed to be enjoyable rather than discouraging. The story builds quiet suspense through successive reversals, with few sudden face-to-face kills; its tension instead comes from the complexity of human nature.

Visual style

The game uses a dim, retro painting style, evoking the look of an old television switched on during an afternoon after the rain.