BALIKAW

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DO YOU DARE ENTER LOLA OLET'S HOUSE?

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This game was initially created for a Game jam (We got 3rd place) but we decided to continue developing it. We are currently working on improving this game. We have a lot of plans for this game that wasn't pushed through because of the deadline but we will make sure to implement everything in the next version. Thank you for checking out the first version of Balikaw, stay tuned for future updates!

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Disclaimer: The models for characters used in this game is not ours. (We used free assets for now-It is credited in our credits- as we have deadline for the jam but will make our own model in the next version. Thank you for undestanding!)

Models:

View Grandmother Model

View Main Character Model

Note: This is a non-profit game. All rights to these models remain with the original creators.

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After receiving a mysterious letter calling her back, teenage Pauelette travels to her grandmother's remote, decaying house in the countryside. Her Lola Olet is frail and strangely absent after sundown, leaving behind eerie nightly chores that blur the line between tradition and terror.

These tasks you're given are not ordinary. They are rooted in ancient pamahiin — Filipino superstitions that must be followed with absolute precision. Each mistake draws something darker closer. Explore a home that whispers secrets, uncover cryptic riddles, and face the chilling truth: you are not alone.

Fail, and not only will you let Lola down — you might never see the morning sun.

YOUR ONLY GOAL: ENDURE UNTIL MORNING.

🎵 Turn up volume for better gameplay.

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✦ CONTROLS ✦

Note: The Third Eye helps players locate glowing items required for completing tasks.

Note: Don't stay too close to the big cabinet because there were some issues with the collisions. (If you're stuck, try to hold 'S' and try to get out).

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✦ CHORES EXPLANATION ✦

These nightly tasks are based on real Filipino pamahiin—superstitions believed to protect the home from spirits that wander after dark. Here’s what each chore means:

• Cover all the foods

It is believed that leaving food uncovered at night can attract spirits or unwanted energies. Covering the food protects it from both the physical and the supernatural.

• Cover all the mirrors

Mirrors are thought to act as gateways or portals for spirits. Covering them at night prevents ghosts from appearing in reflections or crossing into the home.

• Clean the statues

In Filipino households, religious statues are believed to hold protective energy. Cleaning them at night is seen as a way to show respect and keep their blessing strong. Dust or dirt is said to weaken their “protection,” so wiping them ensures no negative spirits can approach.

• Close all the windows

Closing windows seals the home from evil spirits that may roam at night. It symbolizes locking out negative energies and unseen entities.

• Put candles in the altar

Lighting candles on an altar is believed to guide good spirits, honor ancestors, and create a protective barrier against darker forces.

• Deploy lana drops

In Filipino folklore, lana is a special oil believed to attract or reveal spirits. Dropping lana in certain places is said to “signal” nearby entities—often used in horror stories or rituals to lure ghosts closer.

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✦ DIALOGUE TRANSLATIONS ✦

Here is a document containing translations of important dialogues and lines spoken by characters in the game. This will help you understand the story, context, and hidden meanings behind Lola Olet’s words.

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Made by Team 8LOG (CIT-U)

Team Member	Username
Khryz Ortega	reverienia
Jairus Espina	SAHOOOO
Aaron Jacalan	ducc_hasnomoney
Zendy Mariel Dy	Yelzy
Lovely Shane Ong	xienshane
James Michael Siton	res-jammixs
Earl Francis Domingo	koi_frog
Christian Luis Fernandez	Fernsz1

Made using Godot Engine

We only made this game in two weeks, we apologize for any bugs or issues you encountered by playing. We will do our best to improve this game.