While the atmosphere is top-tier, some critics on PC Gamer felt that the core platforming remains "fairly typical" and lacks major innovation.

You face the Lady, the primary antagonist of the main game, but from a different perspective. Reviewers highlight the "Shadow Kids" as creepy additions that require quick reactions to fend off with your flashlight.

This chapter is praised for having the strongest puzzle design of the trilogy. Unlike the more straightforward puzzles in the base game, The Residence introduces light-based mechanics and library-themed riddles that feel more fleshed out.

The ending is widely regarded as a significant "plot twist" that provides a tragic and meaningful connection to Six's journey in the base game. Critiques and Considerations

The chapter shifts from the industrial feel of previous levels to a more opulent yet decaying manor. Critics from Ego Clown note that the environments are thoughtfully designed, adding a "new kind of hopelessness" to the world of the Maw.

The third and final chapter of the Secrets of the Maw expansion, titled , concludes the parallel story of the Runaway Kid. Reviewers generally consider it a "tighter, smarter, and more confident" conclusion that successfully ties the DLC's narrative back to the main game. Review Highlights for The Residence