Hidden Threads by Midnight Umbrella

Hidden Threads is a story-driven 2D mystery and puzzle game developed by Midnight Umbrella for CMPUT 250 at the University of Alberta.

In this beta build, players explore a strange and unsettling environment, search for hidden clues, interact with objects, use an in-game phone system, and solve a series of mini-games to uncover the truth. The game combines environmental exploration, clue collection, and puzzle-solving to create a tense investigative experience.

This release represents our beta version, meaning the core gameplay, art, writing, sound, and programming are complete. We are now looking for feedback on gameplay flow, clarity, polish, bugs, and overall player experience as we prepare for the gold release.

Team

Team Name: Midnight Umbrella

Team Members:

Producer / Programming / Documentation
Alan Yu 

Visual Director / Media Arts
Jenny Zhu 

Lead Level Design / Programming
Nate Kulak 

UI Lead / Programming
Divine Akata

Writing / Dialogue 
Mashhood Rafeh 

Programming / Sound / SFX
Thomas Gibson

Special Thanks
 Professor Sturtevant and the TAs 

 Our teammates and playtesters

Executive Producer: Ryan Yan

How to Play

• WASD / Arrow Keys — Move
• F — Interact with objects
• J — Open clue journal (if enabled in your build)
• Follow on-screen prompts to inspect clues, use your phone, and complete mini-games
• Pay close attention to environmental details and information hidden in the world

About the Beta

We would really appreciate your feedback. Please let us know:

• Whether you were able to complete the game
• How long you spent playing
• Any bugs, unclear mechanics, or confusing moments you encountered
• What parts of the game felt strongest or weakest
• Any suggestions that could help improve the final release

Survey

After playing, please fill out our feedback form here:

Play the Game

https://itsraindi.itch.io/hidden-threads

Thank you for taking the time to play our beta and support our project.