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MyHouse.wad 2023
MyHouse.wad, also known as MyHouse.pk3 or just MyHouse, is a mod for Doom II developed under the pseudonym Steve Nelson, widely recognized by the handle "Veddge". This subversive horror-thriller map centers on a house that shifts dramatically in form through impossible architectural spaces. The design serves as a tribute to the creator's late friend, mimicking a real suburban home. Inspired by the 2000 novel House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski, the game reveals its true horror nature as players explore deeper areas.
The map is non-linear and allows for flexible exploration, with six possible endings attainable through various sequences. It employs modern Doom modding techniques including portals, seamless teleportation, and scripting. The mod was posted on Doomworld, the Doom forums website, on March 3, 2023. Before its release, the developer shared occasional updates on the forum, which helped build the backstory for MyHouse. Since then, it has gained critical recognition for its technical innovation, narrative depth, literary themes, and storytelling. It has been noted as an example of video games adapting literature and was awarded a Cacoward. The map is distributed under CC BY 4.0 license. It is designed for single-player experience on Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms.
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- Developer
- Steve Nelson ("Veddge")
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Modes
- Single-player
- Engine
- GZDoom
