Upon waking, you'll hear a phone ringing. Interact with the phone on the bedside table to answer it. The call is brief and unsettling, hinting at a deeper mystery. After the call, you'll hear your children's voices. Your first objective is to locate them.
Exit your bedroom and begin exploring the mansion. The initial areas are relatively safe, allowing you to get accustomed to the controls. Look for notes and documents scattered around; these provide crucial backstory and context. In the hallway, you'll find a note on a small table. Continue through the grand hall, observing the opulent but decaying surroundings. Head towards the sounds of your children, which will lead you to the main staircase. Descend the stairs and explore the ground floor. You'll pass through various rooms, including a dining room and a study. Pay attention to the environmental storytelling – overturned furniture, strange machinery, and unsettling sounds all contribute to the atmosphere. Eventually, you'll reach a door that leads to the next section of the mansion, often marked by a change in soundscape or a new objective prompt. The mansion is designed to guide you, but thorough exploration will reward you with deeper narrative insights.