Closed;Open

by Worst Generation

A psychological horror and drama visual novel.

Synopsis

Ethan wakes up in a strange and unfamiliar facility with no memory of how he got there. The building spans three eerie floors, each one hiding obstacles, puzzles, and locked rooms that bar his escape. To move forward, he must search, explore, and earn the keys that will let him advance.

But the real challenge lies beyond the locked Main Rooms. Each of these rooms is a portal into a period of time in Ethan's life, full of confrontations with painful memories, anxieties, and regrets that he must face head-on. 

“Closed;Open” blends psychological horror with drama, mixing interactive exploration, puzzle-solving, and story-driven revelations. It is a journey of self-realization, forgiveness, and growth—one that forces both Ethan, and the player, to confront what lies behind the doors we keep shut.

Warning

This game contains themes related to mental health issues, a dark and unsettling setting, and sudden jump scares. Player discretion is advised.

Technologies Used

1. Ren'Py (Core Game Engine)
2. Roblox Studio (For Facility Backgrounds) 
3. Gemini (For Character Sprites and Select Backgrounds)
4. Audacity (For Audio Editing)
5. OBS Studio and CapCut (For Movement Transitions)
6. Canva and Paint (For Other Graphics)

AI-Generated Content Disclosure

The developers' own photos were used as models for the character sprites. These photos were enhanced with the help of Gemini to fit the game setting. 

Around 10% of the backgrounds were done using the help of Gemini, while the other 90% of the backgrounds were done in Roblox Studio, Canva, and Paint.

Worst Generation

Developers

1. Ford Torion
2. Nicholas Alcantara
3. Sharmaine Valenzuela
4. Charles Vizcarra
5. Cedrick Dela Corta