The mystery adventure puzzle game Dimhaven - The Lost Source has launched today, inviting players to an enigmatic island in search of a missing uncle. Developed by the team behind Quern, the game centers on protagonist Emily Ravenstone, a museum curator, who finds herself on a remote, mist-shrouded island that was once a popular tourist destination. The narrative premise suggests that the island itself is part of a larger puzzle.
Gameplay in Dimhaven - The Lost Source involves a variety of puzzles that draw inspiration from classic adventure titles. These include logic challenges requiring precise arrangement of objects and numbers, as well as more unconventional tasks. Players may encounter mini-games such as operating a faux NES spaceship simulator, sketching solutions onto photographs in a sudoku-like puzzle, or cleaning environmental elements like a door handle with a sponge.
A key mechanic in the game is the use of an in-game camera. Players can take pseudo polaroids to document clues discovered throughout their investigation. These photographic records are stored in a tactile notebook accessible at any time. The game's art direction is described as having a distinctive aesthetic, with lighting reminiscent of the PS3 era and character models in the style of the PS1.
For those interested in trying the game before purchasing, a demo for Dimhaven - The Lost Source is available on Steam.
