The game uses a side-view adventure presentation with screen-by-screen exploration. The player investigates locations, examines objects, talks with characters, collects items, and applies them to environmental problems or clues.

Progress is organized around multiple mystery cases. Solving puzzles and finding evidence opens new areas or advances the investigation, eventually revealing the explanation behind the haunting or crime. The emphasis is on observation and item-based problem solving rather than combat.

Examine every accessible object and speak with each available character before moving on. Important clues and inventory items may not be obvious from their appearance.

If progress stops, revisit earlier screens and test collected items on suspicious objects. Keep track of where each item was found and which character mentioned a relevant clue.