# 🏚️ Behind the Doors of *Houses: Hidden Spirits* – The Sanity Mechanic 😱

The game "Houses: Hidden Spirits" is a psychological horror experience designed for children. Players navigate a house filled with unsettling phenomena fueled by a sanity mechanic. Sleeping provides respite and restores sanity, but certain actions, like lingering in darkness, deplete it. Low sanity manifests as distorted environments and auditory hallucinations, creating a constant sense of unease. A mysterious spirit with a disturbing grin haunts the periphery, never directly attacking but always observing the player. A cryptic diary acts as both a narrative guide and a source of unsettling questioning, blurring the lines of reality. The game prioritizes psychological horror over gore, focusing on suspense and uncertainty for its scares. The house itself acts as a character, alive and subtly influencing the player's experience. This approach aims to create a deeply unsettling atmosphere without relying on explicit violence. The developer promises to reveal more about the game's mechanics, including secret events triggered by low sanity. The core objective is to create a unique horror experience focusing on psychological manipulation and the blurring of perception.