is a first-person, psychological horror game that drops players into an abandoned, eerie city once protected by the Hanwell Council of Public Protection (HCPP) . Now a "cesspit of anomalous scum," the city is filled with mutated humanoid creatures known as Anomalies . Core Gameplay & Narrative
: The game relies heavily on atmosphere, with a radio that crackles when danger is near. It features a "used future" and eerie aesthetic often compared to the Silent Hill series.
: Unlike many linear horror titles, the game features a dense open world. Every building acts as a unique location with a visually told backstory. welcome-to-hanwell-game
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: Your primary goal is to explore Hanwell and collect six pieces of an I.D. card scattered across iconic locations like a hospital, jail, church, and school to gain access to the Council Building. is a first-person, psychological horror game that drops
: Most players finish the main story in roughly 4 hours , while a completionist run can take over 9 hours .
: Reviewers from sites like eShopperReviews note that while the game has strong atmosphere and unique open-world elements, it suffers from occasional design flaws and technical issues like aliasing. Key Game Details Information Developer Nathan Seedhouse Genre Open-World Psychological Horror Platforms PC (Steam), Nintendo Switch Sequel Beyond Hanwell (Standalone game) It features a "used future" and eerie aesthetic
For those looking for a completionist edge, the first I.D. card piece can be found in a safe at the beginning of the game using the code .