P.T.

P.T.

P.T. (Playable Teaser) is an interactive first-person teaser directed by Hideo Kojima and developed by Kojima Productions under the pseudonym “7780s Studios.” It is a psychological survival horror game that combines simplicity with an oppressive atmosphere. The player must uncover the gruesome backstory surrounding the house and solve puzzles to reach the end of the game, where a cutscene begins and the official teaser trailer for “Silent Hills” is revealed. P.T. is widely regarded as a standalone game, as it is not only considered extremely captivating but also offers high replay value thanks to its mysterious nature. Due to the cancellation of “Silent Hills,” it is no longer available for download.

Story

P.T. is about a nameless protagonist who wakes up in a concrete room and opens a door to an enchanted corridor where he can only walk through a hallway that constantly turns and reshapes itself. On the radio, the news reports how two families have been slaughtered by their respective fathers. Much of the plot of P.T. is told by connecting dots and radio broadcasts. However, some aspects of the plot are left to the player's interpretation and speculation. Later, paranormal activity occurs, such as the appearance of the mother of a murdered family, an endless corridor, and lights that glow red. Mysterious broadcasts also sound from the radio. After the protagonist solves the last mystery, a cutscene shows him in Silent Hill, presumably without knowing where he is. He looks over his shoulder and continues his way into the city.