The White Door 12+

Found Rusty Lake a couple years ago, and I’ve played the entire series multiple times through, completely fell in love with it. Been following the production of this game on Twitter, and it was well worth the wait. SUCH a great addition to the series.
Storywise, the edge away from the tense, convoluted, mysterious rituals of the Vandermeers and the Vanderbooms and all of that does it a world of good - it strikes a softer tone, while still feeling like a Rusty Lake game, and part of the world.
Mechanically, it’s significantly less complex than the other games (although I haven’t gone looking for the secrets yet so I might need to scribble symbols in a notebook yet) but all of the mechanics - new and old - are incredibly smooth, and feel satisfying. Things that were jerky but manageable in previous games, like the sliding on combination locks, feel so much better. Victor Butzelaar composed a lovely soundtrack, as usual.
I have a soft spot for the sheer creepiness of the other main games, but I enjoyed this thoroughly, and I hope the team are happy with their work.

Thank you so much for your wonderful words and support! We're thrilled to hear you've been following our journey on social media and that you've enjoyed the different tone and gameplay of The White Door! We hope you've gone back to unlock all the achievements and discover the secret basement level for some added challenge. Also if you enjoy Victor Butzelaar masterpieces, you can now find him and his amazing work on Spotifi! Thanks again for your review!

I never write reviews for apps but I’ve thoroughly enjoyed two of Rusty Lakes games thus far. So,
I really wanted to share my thoughts. I played Samsara Room for a few days and finished it and then started White Door last night. I’ve finished this afternoon. I feel as if there should be more to White Doors story from where it left off but overall, I really enjoyed the play through. I love the cognitive thinking and investigating outside of what’s the obvious. This is what has me so addicted to Rusty Lakes series of games. I did have to pay $2.99 for White Door and I’m disappointed that it only took me half a day to finish it. I feel like for basically $3 - it should be a longer play through. I suppose it just depends on each person how long their play through is with whatever they may or may not have their time dedicated to. But back to White Door, I love the story line and how it really portrays a battle of the mind. I feel that White Door was a little easier than Samsara - maybe because I know what to “look” for vs having to learn Rusty Lakes different methods of decoding and problem solving. I am taking a star off for having to pay for this app and it not taking even a day to finish. But other than that, this was a great cognitive game!

We appreciate you taking the time to review our game and for giving us some very useful feedback! Thank you for playing and for appreciating the different tone and style of The White Door. Have you unlocked all the achievements and the basement level? That is sure to add more gameplay time for you to enjoy :)

I want to thank you 🙏🏼 for my first game I have finished and my first review. I have tried many other apps and games but I usually get bored or a massive headaches trying to solve puzzles ,or better yet just looking for something that I will actually enjoy and want more. First off I have been diagnosed with dyslexia and because of the hard work that was put into this story book with pictures I was able to enjoy and finish this. I also want to thank you for the style of art and puzzle into a storybook I used to do when I was younger. This is a masterpiece and touching story that actually had been a part of my life. I can relate to the character in so many ways I became nostalgic and it really helped me look through the eyes of another’s life experience. I became so immersed in the story and never put it down until I was finished. I really really hope that I will see more games in this style, not everyone likes the style but it blew the lid off of my head. Thank you 🙏🏼.

Thanks for sharing your experience with The White Door twistedchic, amazing to read that you were so immersed in the story and it touched you. We hope our future titles will generate the same sensations.