Overview

Description: Sanctuary of Echoes: The Sevenfold Descent is a surreal, narrative-driven puzzle adventure set in the halls of a mysterious asylum. The protagonist, awakening with no memory of their identity or past, embarks on a journey through mind-bending dreamscapes. 

As the player descends deeper into the dreamscapes, the boundary between reality, memory, and imagination begins to blur. A multilayered animated shader and other dynamic visual resources bring this effect to life. The game gradually shifts into a psychological exploration of control and choice, culminating in the basement—a crossover with Tim’s Timeless Terror. The player discovers unsettling links between both worlds, leaving them questioning if escape is possible or if the asylum is yet another endless cycle.

Genre

First-Person Puzzle Adventure

Core Concept

An introspective first-person puzzle adventure, thematic challenges symbolizing internal conflicts and philosophical dilemmas. As players progress through these dreamscapes, choices determine their self-discovery, shaping multiple narrative outcomes.

Production Team Members and Responsibilities

Art and Tech

Visual Style: Surreal yet realistic, blending modern architectural decay with dream-like elements.

Engine: Unity 6000.0.24f1

• Unity Physics

Input Handling: Full support for keyboard, mouse, and controller inputs to maximize accessibility and ensure a seamless experience across devices.

Remapping Options: All keybindings are remappable to meet accessibility standards.

Sensitivity Adjustments: Players can customize input sensitivity for both movement and camera controls.

Music Credits

Public Texture References

Audio Documentation

The audio assets were selected to enhance the atmosphere of the game.

Categories:

• Atmospheric Soundscapes: Designed to create tension and a dark atmosphere with subtle texture changes.
• Sound Effects (SFX): High-quality effects for interactions, footsteps, and environmental cues.
• Music: Minimalist, eerie compositions that adapt to player actions.

Music Tracks

The following original compositions were created by João Paulo Monnazzi:

• "Waiting in a Blue Monn"
• "Relax on the Monn"
• "Digital Monnlight"

Contents

1. Waiting in a Blue Monn.mp3
2. Relax on the Monn.mp3
3. Digital Monnlight.mp3

2. Sound Effects (SFX)

Flashlight

• File Name: SFX_Flashlight_ON.wav
  Author: saha213131
  Description: The sound of turning a flashlight on.
  Link: Flashlight On Sound
• File Name: SFX_Flashlight_OFF.wav
  Author: LightYarn
  Description: The clicking sound of turning off a flashlight.
  Link: Flashlight Off Sound

Doors and Elevators

• File Name: SFX_Door_Elevator_Closing.wav
  Author: colinpoh
  Description: Sound of an elevator door closing.
  Link: Elevator Door Closing Sound
• File Name: SFX_Old_Elevator.mp3
  Author: ZHRØ
  Description: The creaking sound of an old elevator.
  Link: Old Elevator Sound
• File Name: SFX_Elevator_Music.wav
  Author: Mike_306
  Description: Soft elevator music for background ambiance.
  Link: Elevator Music
• File Name: SFX_Dorm_Door_Opening.wav
  Author: pagancow
  Description: Sound of a dorm door opening.
  Link: Dorm Door Opening Sound
• File Name: SFX_Dorm_Door_Closing.wav
  Author: pagancow
  Description: Sound of a dorm door closing.
  Link: Dorm Door Closing Sound

Miscellaneous SFX

• File Name: SFX_Paper_Flip.wav
  Author: Rookster
  Description: Sound of flipping a piece of paper.
  Link: Paper Flip Sound
• File Name: SFX_Pop_Sound.wav
  Author: ConarB13
  Description: Simple popping sound.
  Link: Pop Sound
• File Name: SFX_Announcement_2.wav
  Author: SergeQuadrado
  Description: Sound of a subtle announcement.
  Link: Announcement Sound 2
• File Name: SFX_Success_Jingle.wav
  Author: Kastenfrosch
  Description: A short jingle for success notifications.
  Link: Success Jingle
• File Name: SFX_Simple_Ding.wav
  Author: CosmicEmbers
  Description: A simple ding sound.
  Link: Simple Ding Sound
• File Name: SFX_Failure_Function.wav
  Author: VincentM400
  Description: A sound indicating a function failure.
  Link: Function Fail Sound

Character and Environmental Sounds

Character

• File Name: VOC_Male_Jump.wav
  Author: pekena_larva
  Description: Male character jump vocalization.
  Link: Male Jump Sound
• File Name: SFX_Crouch.wav
  Author: punpcklbw
  Description: Sound of a crouching movement.
  Link: Crouch Sound
• File Name: SFX_Landing_On_Ground.wav
  Author: SoundDesignForYou
  Description: The sound of landing on the ground.
  Link: Landing Sound

Environmental

• File Name: SFX_PressurePlate.wav
  Author: proolsen
  Description: A subtle sound for activating a pressure plate.
  Link: Pressure Plate Sound
• File Name: SFX_Move_Stone_Rune.wav
  Author: qubodup
  Description: Sound of a stone rune being moved.
  Link: Move Stone Rune Sound
• File Name: SFX_Scraping_Clunking_Large_Stone.wav
  Author: F.M.Audio
  Description: The scraping and clunking of a large stone.
  Link: Scraping Stone Sound
• File Name: SFX_Clock_TickTack.wav
  Author: qubodup
  Description: The ticking sound of a clock.
  Link: Clock Tick Tack Sound
• File Name: SFX_Announcement_4.wav
  Author: SergeQuadrado
  Description: Another subtle announcement sound.
  Link: Announcement Sound 4

Atmospheric Soundscapes

• "Waiting in a Blue Monn.mp3"
• "Relax on the Monn.mp3"
• "Digital Monnlight.mp3"