Frozen Mystery
Dyer Expedition drops you into the desolate heart of Antarctica to uncover the fate of a lost research team. Inspired by Lovecraft’s At the Mountains of Madness, it delivers a chilling mix of environmental storytelling and puzzle-driven exploration. The minimalist visuals and sparse sound design successfully evoke dread and loneliness in equal measure.
Quiet Horror
This is a slow burn—no combat, just investigation and tension. The puzzles are logical but occasionally too simple, and the pacing sometimes drags between key discoveries. Still, the sense of isolation and creeping unease make it worth a look for fans of atmospheric horror and narrative exploration. If you like Lovecraft stories and that atmosphere, this is handled very well, and the references to the source material are great.
The Dyer Expedition is slow, and we completed it in just under an hour, far too short. The lore/readings spread throughout the game were great, and the walking sim portion was fantastic and atmospheric. Where gamers might get frustrated is learning to trust sound for some of the early puzzles; once it clicks, the game moves at a steady pace.
Verdict
Dyer Expedition won’t appeal to everyone, but for those who enjoy deliberate pacing and mood over mechanics, it’s a haunting, short-lived journey into the unknown. A modest indie effort that gets the tone just right, even if the gameplay doesn’t always keep pace.
Score: 6.5 / 10 — Atmospheric and eerie, but limited in depth.
Dyer Expedition: The Dyer Expedition is slow, and we completed it in just under an hour, far too short. The lore/readings spread throughout the game were great, and the walking sim portion was fantastic and atmospheric. Where gamers might get frustrated is learning to trust sound for some of the early puzzles; once it clicks, the game moves at a steady pace. – Mario Vasquez