Recall: Empty Wishes is an adventure game developed by Puff Hook Studio. Intended for PC and console gaming, this psychological thriller set in the 2010s lets players assume the role of a woman named Yonny trying to piece together the puzzle of her brother’s disappearance.  

With its blended interactive fiction, detective elements, and RPG mechanics, Recall: Empty Wishes delivers a gripping psychological horror in a visual novel format. This title immerses players in a haunting world of mystery and drama using pixel graphics and side-scrolling gameplay. Unravel secrets in a first-person perspective with multiple endings. 

Unravel the secrets behind Tommy’s disappearance 

The story of Recall: Empty Wishes follows Yonny Lin, whose brother named Tommy mysteriously vanished out of thin air, discovering a childhood toy phone receiver, together with her friend Phoebe, that links them to an enigmatic domain they must enter connected to Tommy. Utilize the phone receiver to unravel others' deepest desires and uncover the secrets behind Tommy Lin's disappearance. 

In this thrilling journey, you play Yonny and Phoebe, piecing the memories together from various characters in the game, including the three main characters themselves, Mocky (Tommy’s friend), and Eartha (the siblings’ mother). This can be done using the toy phone receiver and entering the Hallway of Empty Wishes that contains the key characters’ echoes, allowing you to discover everyone’s innermost longings. 

Illustrated with hand-drawn characters in pixel graphics, this non-linear storyline seamlessly combines fantasy, mystery, and horror elements, all while integrating Taiwanese student culture in the 2010s. Additionally, perspectives change through multiple characters, allowing players to make ultimate decisions that greatly affect the story’s conclusion. Unfortunately, this game offers a quick and short gaming session, although with a lasting impact due to its emotionally driven storyline. 

An emotionally driven journey 

Recall: Empty Wishes is a unique and captivating psychological horror adventure that combines mystery, fantasy, and detective elements. With its engaging storyline, pixel art style, and immersive first-person perspective, the game provides an emotional journey as players unravel deep secrets surrounding Tommy’s disappearance. Despite its brief playtime, the game leaves a lasting impression with its unforgettable narrative, making it a memorable experience for fans of psychological thrillers.