Invitationem
A car breaks down during a storm, leaving a distant house as the only apparent place to seek help.
About Invitationem
Julien Bartholini's Invitationem is a short, two-dimensional point-and-click horror game. Its opening follows a stranded traveler toward a house in the woods, where the promise of shelter gives way to an unsettling investigation.
The presentation draws on familiar horror-film situations: bad weather, an isolated building, and a welcome that becomes difficult to trust. Exploring the scenes reveals the story through what you discover.
How to Play Invitationem
Use the mouse to inspect and interact with the scene. The author's HTML5 release also lists touchscreen input.
Examine the immediate surroundings before moving on. When an interaction changes the scene, look again for the new detail or available route rather than repeating every earlier click.
If you become stuck, return to the most recent discovery and consider what it makes possible. This keeps the investigation focused without revealing the later story.
The developer estimates a short session of roughly twenty to twenty-five minutes. Your pace can vary with how carefully you investigate.