I played Tales After Dark: Something Upstairs and was really impressed. The atmosphere is dark and captivating: the creaking floorboards, the dim light, the feeling that someone is watching you — all of this works great for immersion. I liked that the tension isn’t built just on jump scares, but on a growing sense of unease; even simple actions like checking a room feel risky.
The exploration mechanics are well thought out: the items aren’t just there for show — they actually help you progress through the story. There aren’t too many puzzles, so they don’t break the rhythm, but they do make you pay attention to the details. The story isn’t dragged out, and the ending leaves room for reflection — it makes me want to check out the other parts of the series.