Foolish Mortals

Released

Release Date: November 5, 2025

Adventure, Point-and-click, 2D, Crowdfunding, Indie Games, Interwar Period, Singleplayer

Full of horror and supernatural phenomena, this 2D point-and-click adventure game from indie Inklingwood Studios. The player's task is to find hidden treasure in a mansion haunted by ghosts.

9.8

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Plot
Game mechanics
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Technical aspects

Foolish Mortals is the debut project of the indie Inklingwood Studios. The game is a two-dimensional point-and-click adventure game, telling the story of a search for lost treasure, which is teeming with ghosts and other supernatural phenomena.

Plot

The action is set in 1933. Its main character is Murphy McCallan, who has become obsessed with a treasure supposedly hidden in the Bellemore mansion, located on Devil's Rock - an island near the coast of Louisiana (USA). According to rumors, the house is haunted by the ghosts of wedding guests who disappeared many years ago under circumstances that are still unexplained.

Murphy McCallan sets out for Devil's Rock and becomes convinced that the rumors were true. Significantly, however, the apparitions do not seem to mind the fact that they have died. In addition, the hero notices that a certain sinister wraith has awakened along with them, and wants to get the treasure first at all costs. Everything indicates that finding it will require finding out what happened at the Bellemore mansion many years ago.

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Game mechanics

As befits a point-and-click game, the core of Foolish Mortals gameplay is solving various puzzles. To do this, you need to discover and point out with the mouse cursor interactive objects - there are more than a hundred of them throughout the game - and then find appropriate uses for them. Finding the correct solutions to puzzles allows you to move on to the following scenes - each of which is a separate background, of which there are more than seventy in the game.

Graphics

These backgrounds - as well as paintings, documents and other diverse objects that can be explored - have been drawn entirely by hand. The illustrations created in this way were then animated by a professional studio specializing in this. As a result, the visuals of Foolish Mortals are very charming.

Technical aspects

About two hours of music was recorded for the game. Moreover, playing the role of Murphy McCallan, we will encounter more than thirty fully dubbed characters (in English).

In addition, Foolish Mortals offers optional facilities for players who get stuck and don't know what to do to move on. These include the ability to highlight important locations and a hint system.

Platforms:

PC Windows

Developer: Inklingwood Studios

Publisher: Inklingwood Studios

Age restrictions: 12+

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Features

System Requirements

System Requirements for Foolish Mortals Video Game:

PC / Windows

Minimum System Requirements:
CPU 1.8 GHz, 2 GB RAM, graphic card 512 MB GeForce 8800 or better, 8 GB HDD, Windows 7 64-bit.

Recommended System Requirements:
Dual Core 2.6 GHz, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 512 MB GeForce 9800 or better, 8 GB HDD, Windows 10/11 64-bit.

Ratings

Game Ratings for Foolish Mortals Video Game.

98%

STEAM Score

All Reviews: Very Positive (232)

STEAM

User Reviews Summary generated by AI

The main pros of the game

Engaging Story and Characters: The narrative is captivating, filled with humor, and features memorable characters. Players appreciate the blend of mystery and supernatural elements, reminiscent of classic adventure games.
High Production Quality: The game boasts beautiful artwork, excellent voice acting, and a well-composed soundtrack that enhances the immersive experience.
Clever Puzzle Design: Puzzles are logical and satisfying, often requiring creative thinking. The game includes a helpful hint system that aids players without giving too much away.
Nostalgic Appeal: Many reviews highlight the game's homage to classic point-and-click adventures, drawing comparisons to beloved titles like "Monkey Island" and "Broken Sword."
User-Friendly Features: Players commend the game for its quality-of-life options, such as the ability to save manually, a recap feature, and a dynamic hint system.

The main cons of the game

Excessive Dialogue: Some players found the dialogue to be overly lengthy and unskippable, which could detract from the pacing and immersion.
Minor Technical Issues: A few users reported bugs, crashes, and issues with the save system, including the inability to overwrite existing saves.
Animation and Movement: Some animations, particularly for character movement, were described as stiff or awkward, which could break immersion.
Puzzle Difficulty: While many enjoyed the puzzles, a few found some solutions to be too obvious or reliant on "moon logic," leading to frustration.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users

Localization Options: Several players expressed a desire for more language support, particularly for non-English speakers, as well as a German voiceover.
Improved Hint System: Some users suggested a context-based hint system that could provide more relevant assistance without the need to click through multiple hints.
Gameplay Customization: Features like an "always run" toggle and an option to display hotspots were mentioned as desirable for improving the gaming experience.

Summary

Overall, "Foolish Mortals" is praised as a modern classic in the point-and-click genre, with a strong recommendation for fans of the style, despite some minor shortcomings.

Summary generated on: December 1, 2025

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