廃村巡り | Haisonmeguri
- July 15, 2022
- とらんぽ（Torampo）
Get on Steam"Haisonmeguri" is a Japanese first-person exploration game where you uncover the mysteries of an abandoned village. Interact with objects and characters, solve puzzles, and discover the truth behind the village's disappearance. The game features a unique atmosphere and a haunting soundtrack, immersing players in a forgotten world.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a great atmosphere that effectively builds tension and horror without relying on jump scares.
- It's a unique experience that appeals to fans of J-horror and ghost stories, with chilling scenes and subtle scares.
- The use of a community-developed English translation patch allows non-Japanese speakers to enjoy the game despite its language barrier.
- The game is very short, with playthroughs averaging around 20-37 minutes, which may leave players wanting more content.
- The plot is considered messy and unsatisfying, with some players struggling to understand the story due to complicated kanji.
- Performance issues and bugs have been reported, detracting from the overall experience.
- atmosphere20 mentions
- 70 % positive mentions
- 15 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its visual aesthetic and effective sound design, creating a tense and unsettling experience that prioritizes mood over jump scares. Reviewers appreciate the game's pacing and its ability to evoke feelings reminiscent of classic Japanese horror titles like Fatal Frame. Overall, the atmosphere is described as immersive and conducive to exploration, making it a standout feature of the game.
“Amazing atmosphere, terrific pacing.”
“A short experience but does a fine job building a tense and unsettling atmosphere.”
“Love the visual aesthetic and appreciate that this game relied more on atmosphere for its horror than jump scares.”
“+ reminded me of the atmosphere in Fatal Frame / Project Zero.”
- story16 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The story is described as a basic and somewhat disorganized horror narrative that lacks depth, with an unsatisfying ending and underutilized characters. While some lore can be discovered through notes scattered throughout the game, players may struggle to fully grasp the plot without using translation tools, as there is currently no English support. Despite its shortcomings, the subtle horror elements contribute to an unsettling atmosphere that some players found effective.
“Recommend using the English patch on the community hub so you can understand the story.”
“The horror itself is subtle and horrifying; the story is a little odd and in the backdrop.”
“There's no deep plot or puzzles, you'll have to use a translator if you don't know Japanese, and the graphics are wonky, but it all comes together to create an interesting sense of place that, for me, worked to keep an uncomfortable feeling through its quick runtime.”
“It was kinda effective as a horror piece, but the plot was a mess and the ending was entirely unsatisfying.”
“There is some lore hidden in some notes that you can find around the map, but the story is very basic and matches the basic (walking simulator) gameplay.”
“I have no idea what the story was about though.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are described as wonky, yet they contribute to a unique visual aesthetic that enhances the atmospheric horror experience. While the visuals may not be technically polished, they effectively create an unsettling sense of place that complements the game's reliance on atmosphere over traditional jump scares.
“Love the visual aesthetic and appreciate that this game relied more on atmosphere for its horror than jump scares.”
“The graphics create an interesting sense of place that, for me, worked to keep an uncomfortable feeling through its quick runtime.”
“The graphics are wonky, but it all comes together to create an interesting sense of place that, for me, worked to keep an uncomfortable feeling through its quick runtime.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been reported to experience occasional bugs, indicating that stability may be an issue for some players.
“A bit buggy at times.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has been criticized for poor performance, leading to distracting loud noises from users' computers.
“Performance was poor and the loud noises from my computer were a distraction.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is primarily a walking simulator, featuring basic mechanics that allow players to explore the environment and discover lore through scattered notes. However, the overall story is considered simplistic and does not significantly enhance the gameplay experience.
“The gameplay feels very basic and resembles a typical walking simulator, with only some lore hidden in notes scattered around the map.”
“The story is quite simplistic and does not add much depth to the overall gameplay experience.”
