At points it was super interesting, but I think the overarching theme of the mad scientist father is a little overdone and I didn't feel like there was much of a subversion from the stereotypical.
It's a good game however, if you enjoy other puzzle horror games like Ib, and it shares a lot of similar sounds (some are the same)
All in all, a decent game :)
It's a good game however, if you enjoy other puzzle horror games like Ib, and it shares a lot of similar sounds (some are the same)
All in all, a decent game :)
There's a really interesting through line of this where Aya knows her father is a monster and keeps finding ways to justify it. Time and time again, she sees the horrible things that he's done and keeps trying to convince herself that its okay and he can change. Its only when his rampage turns against her that she's forced to recognize how conditional his love is. That even his "good side" is filtered through his violent, dreadful worldview. That there's nothing that can justify the way that he treats others and nothing that'll stop him from hurting you if you violate his inner rules.
I'm not necessarily sure how I feel about the new modes in the remake and the character reveals going on there. I sort of feel like it betrays the original theme for the sake of shock value. On the other hand, it doesn't end completely miserable for everyone, even if its still real grim. Sometimes, you just gotta accept the weird cheesy rpg maker as is and roll with it.
I'm not necessarily sure how I feel about the new modes in the remake and the character reveals going on there. I sort of feel like it betrays the original theme for the sake of shock value. On the other hand, it doesn't end completely miserable for everyone, even if its still real grim. Sometimes, you just gotta accept the weird cheesy rpg maker as is and roll with it.
Completely shitted me up as a kid, since then I don't trust amiable girls.
Can't say too much off the top of my head, not a bad game since it had alright voiceovers, fine graphics and yadda yadda but I don't like what it ended up being before the curtains fell. Y'all Nihongins are on some nasty shit.
Can't say too much off the top of my head, not a bad game since it had alright voiceovers, fine graphics and yadda yadda but I don't like what it ended up being before the curtains fell. Y'all Nihongins are on some nasty shit.
I believe this game came out originally in 2012 but it wasn't until 2016 when it got released on Steam with an updated version that included new graphics. In 2020, another graphical upgrade was made to the game (and provided free of charge to owners of the 2016 version).
I completed this game entirely by playing the 2016 version viewing all endings and playing the "if" scenario that adds more to the story. I only put a few minutes into the 2020 version but it seems like besides the updated visuals, the game also features new menus and perhaps slight new room arrangements in the Drevis residence (location where the game takes place).
I really enjoyed the atmosphere, characters and story of the game. The true ending was not of my liking but you win some and lose some. The game itself is not really scary but it does a great job of creating this horror atmosphere through the creepy setup and rooms at the Drevis residence combined with the twisted background of the characters and their actions.
Gameplay is focused on exploration, puzzle solving, some stealth segments and some quick-time events. Puzzles are interesting and for the most part fairly straightforward. Here's hoping that the developer at one point decides to expand upon the story and lore of this game (as hinted by endings and if scenario this game can easily be expanded).
If you enjoyed this game make sure to check out Misao which is a game by the same developer that provides some loose references/connections to this game.
I completed this game entirely by playing the 2016 version viewing all endings and playing the "if" scenario that adds more to the story. I only put a few minutes into the 2020 version but it seems like besides the updated visuals, the game also features new menus and perhaps slight new room arrangements in the Drevis residence (location where the game takes place).
I really enjoyed the atmosphere, characters and story of the game. The true ending was not of my liking but you win some and lose some. The game itself is not really scary but it does a great job of creating this horror atmosphere through the creepy setup and rooms at the Drevis residence combined with the twisted background of the characters and their actions.
Gameplay is focused on exploration, puzzle solving, some stealth segments and some quick-time events. Puzzles are interesting and for the most part fairly straightforward. Here's hoping that the developer at one point decides to expand upon the story and lore of this game (as hinted by endings and if scenario this game can easily be expanded).
If you enjoyed this game make sure to check out Misao which is a game by the same developer that provides some loose references/connections to this game.