The Mortuary Assistant is a psychological horror simulation game that immerses players in the eerie and unsettling world of a mortuary. Players take on the role of a newly hired assistant tasked with managing the daily operations of a funeral home, which includes preparing bodies for burial and handling various other grim responsibilities. The gameplay is centered around the mortuary work, including embalming, applying cosmetics, and performing autopsies while also navigating the chilling atmosphere of the establishment. As players progress, they uncover dark secrets and supernatural occurrences linked to the deceased, adding layers of horror and narrative depth.
The game leverages a first-person perspective to enhance immersion, requiring players to interact with their environment and complete various tasks under tense and terrifying conditions. The Mortuary Assistant also incorporates multiple endings based on the choices players make throughout their experience, making each playthrough unique. With its focus on psychological horror, unsettling sound design, and immersive storytelling, the game effectively captures the essence of dread and the macabre, allowing players to confront both the physical and psychological aspects of death in an engaging way.
