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Is The Mysteries of Baroque worth it for you?
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Play it if you…
Good fit- Readers of Gothic horror who want a choice-led story rather than a graphic game
- Interactive fiction fans interested in a protagonist whose identity and allegiances can vary
- Players drawn to revenge stories that mix occult powers, mad science, and city factions
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Readers seeking visual scenes or sound effects; the story is presented entirely as text
- Players looking for action-focused combat or a fast-paced game rather than a long interactive novel
- Readers who prefer a short story; the text is 200,000 words
Our take on The Mysteries of Baroque
The protagonist’s resurrection is temporary: the procedure reverses over time, putting survival on a countdown while the story unfolds.
What is The Mysteries of Baroque?
The Mysteries of Baroque is a 200,000-word, text-only Gothic horror story in which choices shape the narrative.
Resurrected by Dr. Holofernes, the protagonist begins to die again as the procedure that revived them wears off. The story follows their efforts to find their killers, protect loved ones, and decide what kind of life to build in Baroque. Players can pursue romance, seek continued survival through the Holofernes Procedure, bargain with a dark god, or pursue revenge alone. The journey ranges from subterranean slums to wealthy districts and the Grand Guignol Theater. Choices also shape the protagonist’s identity, alliances with the city’s factions, and use of occult knowledge, inventions, and clockwork body augmentations. The game has no graphics or sound effects.
How The Mysteries of Baroque plays
- 01Character identity choices
- The protagonist can be male, female, or non-binary, with gay, straight, or asexual orientations.
- 02Faction allegiances
- The story offers paths aligned with law and order, the Worker’s Council, or the Vendetta faction.
- 03Science and body modifications
- Inventions include death rays and gliders, while clockwork additions can include wings, a camera eye, or steel claws.
- 04Occult and dream paths
- Dream journeys can reveal skills and ancestral memories, while occult powers carry a risk to the protagonist’s mind.
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The Mysteries of Baroque: platforms & release
Is The Mysteries of Baroque worth it?
It is worth it if: readers of Gothic horror who want a choice-led story rather than a graphic game. Skip it if: readers seeking visual scenes or sound effects; the story is presented entirely as text.
Where can I download The Mysteries of Baroque?
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What platforms is The Mysteries of Baroque on?
Windows, macOS and Linux.
