Hooked By a Mermaid Tale

Hooked: By a Mermaid Tale is a choice-based visual novel set in a remote fishing village where you arrive as a tourist seeking a quiet vacation. The tranquil escape takes a strange turn when you encounter a mysterious mermaid—a figure treated with conflicting reverence and fear by the locals. Compelled by an inexplicable attraction, you become drawn into the island's secrets, navigating conflicting rumors and uncovering the truth behind the legends. The game blends mystery, romance, and psychological horror as you solve point-and-click puzzles to unravel the island's history. Your choices determine whether the sea is calling you toward a miraculous connection or dragging you into something darker. The atmosphere is deliberately slow and unsettling, exploring themes of obsession, manipulation, and cosmic dread rather than graphic horror.