A Week at the Ghostly Inn

Corinne Cross's Dead & Breakfast invites players into a quirky world where a post-graduation house-sitting gig takes a bizarre turn. What begins as a simple favor quickly spirals into a week filled with eccentric ghostly guests and unexpected surprises. As Corinne navigates the whims of her new spectral roommates, she must balance her seven-day timeline with a rich narrative experience that feels delightfully chaotic rather than terrifying.

Balancing Day and Night

Set in a lively sidescrolling adventure, the game operates on a day-night cycle that affects interactions and ghostly encounters. Each day presents new challenges and opportunities to connect with the B&B's residents. Players must strategically decide how to spend their time, ensuring each day counts amid the unfolding madness. Midnight brings its own set of mysteries, inviting exploration and dialogue that captivates your attention.

Gardening and Cooking Mechanics

Gardening is a core element of the experience. Corinne tends to the B&B’s potted plants, cultivating a vibrant garden. Harvesting and selling flowers allows for economic growth, giving players a sense of achievement and progression through their green thumb skills. Cooking also plays a significant role, with players able to create breakfast dishes from a set of ten unique recipes. These culinary challenges add depth to the gameplay, rewarding players for their creativity.

Engaging with Eccentric Ghosts

The heart of Corinne Cross's Dead & Breakfast lies in its diverse cast of ghosts, each with distinctive personalities and requests. Building relationships with these otherworldly characters requires careful choice of dialogue, impacting the unfolding story. The decisions you make may lead to different endings, adding layers to the narrative and inviting replay. Knowing when to engage or dismiss a ghost can shape Corinne’s experience profoundly.

New Game+ for Added Depth

Once you complete the game, a New Game+ mode unlocks, offering a harder version with alternate dialogue and bonus scenes. This not only showcases the game’s replay value but also encourages exploration of secrets and fresh interactions with characters. Fans of storytelling will appreciate the added content that enriches the existing plotlines, fostering curiosity and incentivizing players to return for a second round.

From IGMC to New Heights

Originally developed in a month for the 2015 IGMC, Corinne Cross's Dead & Breakfast won the grand prize and has since evolved significantly. The updated version boasts improved artwork, more illustrations, refined writing, and the addition of new characters and maps. Each enhancement contributes to the charm and detail of this engaging narrative-driven adventure. This journey of creativity embodies the spirit of indie game development, making the game a joy for eclectic fans.