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In 2005, Studio Trophis released The White Chamber, and since it has garnered a loyal fan base. In fact, The White Chamber was the only game on this list I knew of before writing this article--and as such I was cautiously optimistic as it seemed like my kind of game. Studio Trophis sadly disbanded in 2009, with producer and designer Richard Perrin forming Locked Door Puzzle--and went on to develop Kairo and The Journal. In 2014, the studio announced a remastered version of The White Chamber that would feature HD Graphics, redrawn animations, and new areas and puzzles. Sadly, at the time of writing the project seems to be in limbo.

The White Chamber is a horror science fiction point-and-click adventure set aboard a seemingly abandoned space station. The player assumes control over a protagonist suffering from amnesia--she neither knows her name nor where she is. As you explore the station, you uncover clues that allude to something horrible having transpired aboard it. The
The White Chamber features impressive production qualities, with the stellar soundtrack--reminiscent of Akira Yamaoka who Studio Trophis credits by name as a source of inspiration--in particular being of the highest regard. The mostly ambient soundtrack is exceedingly evocative, expertly complimenting The White Chamber's unsettling narrative and disturbing design. To a lesser extent, the visuals also do their part in developing The White Chamber's sinister atmosphere. However, as previously mentioned, at times it can be hard to distinguish what you may interact with--requiring a certain degree of pixel-hunting. The White Chamber's story is disturbing enough on its own, but the vague and disconcerting way Studio Trophis tells it strengthens its impact. By intentionally changing the rules and subverting the game's reality; the player is constantly left questioning what is really happening in The White