In storytelling, hauntings are often literal and metaphorical. A character spooked by spirits often has something upsetting in their psyche that they must face at the same time. This is exactly what’s going on in The Haunting of Joni Evers, a narrative-rich walking simulator that’s due to release on January 13, 2025. Its titular character must face her fraught relationship with her estranged family while also solving the mystery of the supernatural happenings in her home. Developer Causeway Studios promises plenty of tense moments and emotional gut punches. In fact, creative director Greg Rogers says players will be surprised by “the emotional places the story takes them. The depth of the characters and the twists in the plot create a ‘page-turner’ we think players will love. There are so many details to discover and connections to make beyond the core plot; it’s a game that stays with you long after you put it down.” Continue reading Solve clues and grab the tissues - The Haunting of Joni Evers arrives in January