Psychological Thriller Loretta Now Available on PC

Written by Ivo Teel — February 16, 2023 at 05:16

DANGEN Entertainment and Yakov Butuzov have released Loretta, a psychological thriller that explores the protagonist's psyche as she navigates a self-crafted nightmare. The game is available on all major PC platforms, including Steam, for $14.99, with a limited-time launch discount of 10%.

The game follows Loretta, a housewife in the 1940s, struggling to come to terms with her husband's infidelity and lack of control over her own life. The story begins when Loretta discovers a lucrative life insurance policy in her husband's name, and a plan begins to take root.

As the player, you have control over Loretta's choices, determining whether her story remains a web of deceit or spirals into a bloody murder. Along the way, players will solve cryptic puzzles and discover the depths of Loretta's desperation to reclaim control of her life.

The launch trailer, which showcases the game's story snippets, can be viewed below. The game's art and scenery are inspired by film noir and the works of Andrew Wyeth, Edward Hopper, Alfred Hitchcock, Philip Ridley, Stephen King, and Vladimir Nabokov.

Loretta was developed by Yakov Butuzov and Daria Vodyanaya, with Yakov handling the script and code for the game and creating authentic backgrounds and scenery. On the other hand, Daria is responsible for character art, animations, post-processing, and after-effects.

Overall, Loretta offers a gripping, dark, and psychological tale that explores the consequences of betrayal, desperation, and the struggle for control.