Mr. Ashfish's Distant Rehab
Feel the magnificence of the 90's FMV adventure games one more time!
Mr. Ashfish's Distant Rehab is a classic Point & Click FMV adventure—straight out of the ‘90s. Live-action actors, 3D-rendered backgrounds using the latest technology available in 1995, traditional mechanics, and a gripping, irony-laced story—all come together in a game that lets players fully immerse themselves in the nostalgic world of early PC gaming. Runs on virtually any hardware!
Dive into the glory days of ‘90s FMV adventures! A peerless gaming experience for fans of retro classics—Mr. Ashfish’s Distant Rehab is being developed for computers running MS-DOS and Windows 95, while remaining compatible with modern systems!
Here’s what we can reveal about the game so far:
A True FMV Adventure
This is a familiar Point & Click FMV adventure game for all retro gamers. Mr. Ashfish’s Distant Rehab draws direct inspiration from iconic titles like Phantasmagoria, Gabriel Knight 2: The Beast Within, and Under a Killing Moon. Step by step, explore rich environments, investigate points of interest, immerse yourself in the world of the "Rehab", and unravel a web of mysteries and intrigue!
A Unique Retro Gaming Experience
For the first time in video game history, an FMV adventure can run on hardware and software of any era—whether it’s a computer running MS-DOS or Windows 95, or a modern system.
True retro enthusiasts know that a game like this deserves a physical release that complements its vintage style (you can find more about that on the game’s website). But we’ve also created a digital edition for Steam, fully compatible with Windows 10/11, ready to launch right now—no need to dig up CD-ROM drives or vintage rigs!
And if you do happen to have an authentic machine from back in the day, you can pop the game CD into your retro PC and enjoy the experience exactly as the genre was meant to be played!
Full Immersion into ‘90s Gaming — in Glorious 640x480
Classic adventure game UI, intuitive mechanics, and unforgiving gameplay—keep your eyes wide open, your ears sharp, and don’t forget to save often!
A Deeply Crafted Absurdist Detective Story — with a Dash of Madness
Uncover the mysteries of the mystical Mr. Ashfish’s Distant Rehab, exploring its strangest corners and most enigmatic residents alongside fearless retired detective John Dog. The story unfolds in a remote mountain rehab facility, where our hero arrives in search of meaning after losing his partner—a tragedy he blames on himself.
But soon, the pastoral peace gives way to surreal chaos. And only the brave (if occasionally shaky) hand of Detective Dog can bring order to the madness. Will this seasoned cop crack the case of the "Rehab" shenanigans—and more importantly, piece himself back together in the process?
