The visuals in Mouthwashing are strikingly retro. This low poly game wouldn't look out of place running on a PC from the late 90's but it does an incredible job of immersing you through an amazing narrative and a non-linear timeline that'll keep you guessing until the very end. Should you trust your fellow crew mates or is everyone and everything just a trick of the mind? Mouthwashing goes to some pretty dark places throughout the roughly 3 hour playthrough. But even once the credits roll, Mouthwashing will stick with you for a very long time after.
Mouthwashing doesn't feature any traditional combat and has more of a focus on narrative and puzzle solving. This doesn't take away from the sense of dread though, and the way the story expertly jumps back and forth in time makes for quite a few dark reveals that feel like a brick to the face. With the onboard limitless supply of mouth wash having a high level of alcohol in it, will you self-medicate until the inevitable or escape this nightmare without losing your mind in the process?
Mouthwashing is only one of a few of the new additions to the Game Pass catalog with a horror theme. The Seance of Blake Manor arrives on 27, October and Artic Eggs has been on the platform since last week. While the end of October sees many titles leaving Game Pass, it's nice to see great indie horrors like these getting a chance to shine. Plenty of psychological trauma awaits those with a penchant for Indie horror titles. While some might be looking forward to games like The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of TIme remake, others will appreciate a good scare instead, just in time for Halloween.
