Pinocchiogoria

In the first-person horror game Pinocchiogoria, you assume the role of a boy who finds himself adrift in an unfamiliar and terrifying realm of puppets. The game is in the style of an old puppet theatre, with dark graphics, creepy sounds and many strange details that keep the player always in a state of unease.

There is no map, no clear instructions – you will have to find your way out of this place by observing, remembering and solving puzzles scattered throughout the game.

Pinocchiogoria Game Story

As soon as the game starts, you wake up in a strange room with a mysterious atmosphere. Everything is old, dusty and made of rotten wood. Gradually, you discover that you are trapped in an abandoned puppet theatre – the place that used to be Pinocchio's stage.

However, this Pinocchio is not the same as the one found in fairy tales. He is no longer the good boy who dreams of becoming a real person. On the contrary, he says, “I’m not a bad kid,” but his actions are completely opposite: threatening, chasing and repeating the bizarre phrase “I just want to be real”.

The deeper you go into the game, the more you see: everything revolves around a distorted version of Pinocchio – as if someone has remade the fairy tale in the darkest way possible.

How to play Pinocchiogoria

The game is a horror puzzle game with an escape room style, combining elements of chasing. Players will control the character from a first-person perspective, exploring each area of ​​the old puppet theatre to find a way to escape.

Explore the space and find items

You awaken to find yourself imprisoned in a strange, wooden, dusty, and gloomy room. You need to carefully check every corner to find important items such as:

• Keys: Used to open locked doors (e.g., mirror room, stage, storage room).
• Lever: Activates mechanisms such as elevators or secret passages.
• Memory card or record: Insert into the machine to listen to the dialogue of the puppet characters – revealing part of the plot and how to solve the puzzle.

For example: In a room with a large mirror, you must turn on the projector and insert the music disc to activate the flashback of a crying female puppet, thereby unlocking the next door.

Observe carefully to solve environmental puzzles

The game does not mark anything on the map, nor does it have clear instructions. Players must carefully observe their surroundings and remember key details:

• The strange symbols were drawn in red paint.
• The direction of movement of the active wooden puppets is being observed.
• The order of light, sound emitted from the music player or puppets.

For example, you must pay attention to the puppets turning their heads to the beat of the music to get the password to open the door.

Assemble your memory and complete the patterns

Some areas require you to collect pieces and place them in the correct positions to trigger an event:

• As soon as the sound is audible, place Pinocchio on the stage.
• Put eyes on a blind puppet so that it “sees” and opens the door for you.
• Rotate the statues correctly to reflect light onto the door with the energy lock.

For example, there is a door that only opens when you adjust a wooden puppet model of a saw so that the light from the stage lights shines right into its eyes.

Escape from Pinocchio

Pinocchio will suddenly appear, with a deformed body and a chainsaw in his hand. At this point, you must quickly:

• Run away and find a hiding place: Hide behind the stage curtain, under the table, or hide in the closet.
• Don't make loud noises: If you move too fast, Pinocchio will hear and chase you.
• Pull the lever, open the door or break the path—sometimes you have to pull the lever while he is approaching to escape.

Face the end of the stage

After passing through many rooms and puzzles, you will return to the central area – where the main stage opens. This is also the time when Pinocchio shows all the distortions in his mind. He rushes towards you with a chainsaw while the stage lights flash continuously, the sound of shattering. You have to run along the corridor behind the stage, avoiding the barriers, to reach the final exit door.

Pinocchiogoria is not simply a puzzle horror game. The staging of the game resembles a dark play, presenting a familiar story in a distorted, strange, and eerie manner. If you used to believe that Pinocchio is a symbol of innocence, this game will make you think again. You can also explore more scary games on our site, such as Don’t Let Her In.