Corinne Cross's Dead & Breakfast (2016)

After completing her studies and facing an uncertain future, Corinne agrees to help an acquaintance by house-sitting while they recover in the hospital. Little does she know, the home she’s agreed to care for is a ghost-ridden bed and breakfast! What was supposed to be a calm week of house-sitting quickly turns into a chaotic seven days, as Corinne finds herself surrounded by a range of eccentric spirits with very distinct and often strange demands.

This side-scrolling adventure game, "Corinne Cross's Dead & Breakfast," offers players a unique and immersive experience that is far from the typical horror genre, despite featuring ghosts. The game revolves around a character-driven, story-rich narrative, where each action, decision, and interaction could lead to different outcomes. Set over the course of seven days, players must make every day at the B&B count as they navigate this bizarre situation.

As Corinne, players will find themselves alternating between day and night phases, with different opportunities for interaction, exploration, and problem-solving during each time of day. The shifts in time influence the gameplay and provide new challenges and opportunities as players attempt to understand the mysteries surrounding the B&B and its supernatural inhabitants.

Key Features

Gardening

One of the more peaceful aspects of life at the B&B involves tending to its plants. As Corinne, players can raise a variety of potted plants, cultivating them into beautiful flowers. These flowers can then be sold for money, providing a small income that may come in handy throughout the game.

Cooking

Another key element in Corinne's daily routine is preparing breakfast. The kitchen holds a variety of ingredients that Corinne can use to create delicious breakfast dishes for the spirits and herself. With 10 unique recipes to discover, players must experiment and figure out how to prepare each one. These meals not only help Corinne interact with the ghosts but may also have effects on the storyline.

Ghosts

The bed & breakfast is home to a collection of eccentric ghosts, each with their own personalities and desires. Players must carefully choose their words and actions as they communicate with the spirits. These interactions will directly influence the story’s outcome, leading to multiple potential endings based on the decisions made throughout the game.

Multiple Endings

Corinne's journey is shaped by her choices. The game features multiple endings, offering different resolutions to the story depending on how you interact with the ghosts and manage the various aspects of your daily life at the B&B. It’s crucial to make thoughtful decisions throughout the week, as they will determine the ultimate fate of Corinne and the ghosts she encounters.

New Game+

Once players have completed the game, they unlock the "New Game+" mode, which allows them to play through a more challenging version of the game. In this mode, there are alternate dialogues, bonus scenes, extra content, and hidden secrets that offer a deeper and more complex experience. Fans of the game will enjoy uncovering all the new details and challenges that were added in this mode.

"Corinne Cross's Dead & Breakfast" was initially developed in just a month for the 2015 Indie Game Making Contest (IGMC), where it won the grand prize. This updated version features enhanced artwork, additional illustrations, improved writing, and a more polished implementation of the multiple endings, characters, and maps. Players can expect even more content and intricate details that expand on the original game, offering a richer and more engaging experience.

Created by Cecilia Bishton, the game aims to provide a joyful and quirky adventure that will entertain players with its unique blend of light-hearted storylines, challenging gameplay, and memorable characters. Whether you’re gardening, cooking, or chatting with ghosts, the game offers a refreshing break from traditional adventure titles and invites you to explore its supernatural world at your own pace.