Character Summary: Prof. Dr. Albert von Wittgenstein

Prof. Dr. Albert von Wittgenstein is a 70-year-old Bavarian scientist, living alone in a sprawling manor hidden deep within the forests of the Alps. Once a renowned authority in anatomy and human biology, the Professor now appears as a shadow of his former self — brilliant, but deeply fractured.

Throughout the game, the Professor communicates with the player exclusively through a speaker system. His behavior is unpredictable, shifting between two distinct personalities:

• One side appears calm, authoritative, and determined to guide the player through the dangers of the manor. However, cracks quickly appear in his composed facade — moments of confusion, cryptic half-sentences, and a palpable sense of lost control.

• The other side is grandiose, theatrical, and disturbingly self-assured. Speaking with commanding pride, this version of the Professor views the horrific events unfolding around the player as part of a "necessary evolution," treating human life as little more than raw material for his ambitions.

The player's experience of von Wittgenstein is one of deep uncertainty: sometimes an uneasy ally, sometimes an ominous, gloating presence lurking behind the speakers.

Notes for Voice Actors:

• General tone: Elderly but commanding; a voice shaped by a lifetime of intellectual authority. Should sound worn by time but still powerful.

• Good Side: Calm, collected, delivering information with careful weight — but cracks in his voice and occasional lapses hint at a fraying mental state.

• Dark Side: Theatrical and domineering; speeches are laced with grand visions and a cold dismissal of human life. This side revels in control and inevitability rather than anger or rage.

Key Emotional Beats:

• Subtle signs of inner conflict even when appearing helpful.

• Shifts in tone between uncertain, faltering guidance and confident, chilling monologues.

• A presence that feels simultaneously intellectual, unsettling, and untouchably distant.