Waxworks

I went in expecting a curio from the early 90s, and Waxworks delivered exactly that. You're trapped in a wax museum where exhibits come alive, moving through claustrophobic corridors and puzzle-locked rooms in first-person perspective. The atmosphere is genuinely eerie because nothing happens fast, there's no twitch combat, just footsteps, shadows, and the creeping knowledge that something's wrong with every room you enter. Pacing is glacial by modern standards, and the puzzle logic occasionally borders on obscure, but if you've got patience for old-school adventure game friction, there's something hypnotic about it. This isn't a game for speed-runners or anyone hunting scares. It's for players who remember when horror meant isolation and uncertainty rather than scripted spectacle. The technical limitations actually work in its favor, low-res graphics and sparse sound design make your imagination do the heavy lifting. Clunky controls and maze design mean you'll spend time getting lost, which somehow makes the dread stick harder.

Alex · Scout Team

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