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Haunted Investigation
game·Aug 18, 2023·
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Haunted Investigation
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August 18, 2023
Wokeometer Rating
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TL;DR Verdict
Haunted Investigation sticks to classic supernatural horror and branching story choices with zero identity politics or activist messaging. This makes it safe, neutral entertainment scoring a clean 0/10 on wokeness.
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Detailed Analysis
Haunted Investigation is a short 2023 indie horror game centered on a traditional supernatural premise: a 1940 investigator explores an abandoned mansion, collects items like candles and a red cross for a banishing ritual, uncovers trapped children's souls and a backstory involving dementia and murder, and reaches one of four endings based on puzzle choices.
The store description, gameplay footage, and Steam discussions emphasize scares, co-op exploration, and branching outcomes with no romance systems, character customization, or identity-focused arcs. The protagonist appears as a standard male investigator figure in period-appropriate attire with no gender-swapped or identity-altered elements.
Developer Interactive Wave Studios shows no statements on DEI, representation mandates, or activist intent, and searches for controversies, LGBTQ content, or diversity themes yield zero relevant results. Reception is Very Positive on Steam with no backlash or critic-audience gaps noted.
Key Factors
- Traditional 1940 horror premise with no identity politics or social commentary
- No character customization, romance, or pronoun/gender options
- No developer statements on activism, DEI consulting, or representation goals
- Zero evidence of controversies, race/gender swaps, or LGBTQ focal elements in plot or marketing
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We've run a full content analysis on Haunted Investigation and scored it 0/10 on the woke scale. Read our detailed breakdown above to see exactly what we found.
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What kind of woke content is in Haunted Investigation?
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