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The Tartarus Key (2023)

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There’s no way out for Alex Young who wakes up to find herself locked in a strange mansion filled with puzzles, traps, and cameras following her every move. Whether she and her companions live or die, and find the truth behind their abduction, is up to you in this first-person mystery thriller.

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A 2023 title built around Adventure, Horror and Nintendo Switch. Directed by Vertical Reach.

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The Tartarus Key (2023)

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