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When James Vanderbaum planted a special seed in the garden of his inherited house, his life was turned upside down. Uncover the intricate bonds of blood relations as you explore the portrait that unfolds on the tree of life.
Rusty Lake: Roots is the second paid click-through adventure game developed by the Rusty Lake Company, known for its acclaimed secret room escape series, including *Rusty Lake Hotel*.
As you build your family tree, you'll be exposed to the joys and sorrows of a rich cast of characters, allowing you to learn from their experiences. This game is the most extensive entry in the Rusty Lake series, featuring over 33 levels filled with various challenging puzzles that will keep you occupied for hours. You'll witness the birth and death of significant characters across each level, making it an unforgettable journey.
Rusty Lake: Roots features uniquely demanding puzzles that require creative thinking and keen observation. Each puzzle aligns with the background and narrative of its corresponding character, contributing to the broader storyline of the entire Rusty Lake series. To access additional segments of the family tree, you must decipher puzzles hidden throughout the eerie house, where every corner holds dark clues.
Certain puzzles will challenge you to combine items or interact with environmental elements to create new scenarios. These puzzles not only test your reasoning skills but also immerse you in the emotional landscape of the characters' stories. The secrets uncovered through these challenges gradually reveal a complex tale of familial strife caused by an item known as "the elixir," weaving a haunting narrative.
The world of Rusty Lake is characterized by darkness, the supernatural, and mysterious forces. In *Rusty Lake: Roots*, the setting immerses players in a haunting saga spanning generations of the Vanderboom family. Each family member has a distinct story that intertwines with strange connections, revealing pain and loss amid overwhelming strangeness.
The game begins with James Vanderboom, a solitary figure who inherits a house in Rusty Lake. Shortly after, he receives a mysterious seed from his Uncle Willians. As he plants the seed, the family tree begins to sprout and unfold. Each branch symbolizes a generation and a chapter of the Vanderboom family's story, providing a deeper glimpse into buried secrets. With each passing generation, supernatural events arise, suggesting that the Vanderboom family is not merely a victim of fate but is also intertwined with the enigmatic forces at play in Rusty Lake.