After School Murder Club!!

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In this short comedy visual novel, you're an unpopular transfer student who begins a new life at a Japanese high school. You quickly get drafted into the school's most secret after-school club... but could it be that the seemingly innocent members of the Murder Club are hiding a dark secret?!

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

86%

Audience ScoreBased on 73 reviews

story9 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features a unique and engaging narrative filled with humor and unexpected twists, making it a fun experience.
Players appreciate the inclusivity in character options, including the ability to choose pronouns, which resonates with many users.
The game has high replayability with multiple endings and plenty of references to other media, enhancing the overall enjoyment.

Some players found the artwork inconsistent and lacking cohesion, which detracted from the overall experience.
The pacing of the game can be uneven, with certain sections feeling slow and drawn out, disrupting immersion.
A few users reported issues with the dialogue and humor, finding it stale or unfunny at times.

story
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is a unique blend of visual novel and puzzle-solving elements, featuring engaging character designs and a suspenseful narrative that keeps players invested in uncovering dark mysteries. With a mix of humor and unexpected twists, the plot offers both light-hearted moments and profound themes, allowing for character development and player choices that impact the story. Overall, the narrative is described as captivating, quirky, and well-written, making it an enjoyable experience for fans of interactive storytelling.
- “With its combination of visual novel storytelling and puzzle-solving gameplay, the game offers a suspenseful experience that challenges your deductive skills while immersing you in an eerie and engaging narrative.”
- “The interactions between characters and the unraveling of the plot keep you engaged and invested in uncovering the truth behind the eerie occurrences.”
- “A noteworthy strength is that the apparently-ridiculous options you can choose early on (your favorite object and your hobby) are worked into the story throughout, and the most climactic situation can be solved using any of them.”
- “The story is light-hearted yet profound.”
- “Even though it becomes clear fairly early on where the story is heading, the adorably dim protagonist is so endearing you really want to see if you can get him or her to the end unharmed!”
- “The story and choices you can make are absolutely wild.”
humor
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
93%
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The humor in the game is polarizing; while some players find it painfully unfunny and poorly executed, others appreciate its absurdism and clever dialogue that elicits genuine laughter. Many reviews highlight the engaging and replayable nature of the humor, with a mix of meme references and unexpected twists that contribute to a fun experience. Overall, the game offers a blend of comedic moments that can be hit or miss, but those who enjoy its style often find it highly entertaining.
- “The writing is well-crafted, blending suspense with occasional moments of humor.”
- “This makes a fun and hilarious experience that you will find yourself wanting to come back for more.”
- “Very funny visual novel filled with absurdism that made me frequently laugh out loud, which rarely happens for me nowadays.”
- “The characters are ugly, the dialogue is painfully unfunny, and it took massive willpower to not blow my brains out after reading this.”
- “The attempts at humor fall flat, making the experience more cringeworthy than entertaining.”
- “I found the jokes to be forced and lacking any real wit, which made the game feel tedious.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics effectively convey the narrative's essence, with character designs enhancing the story's depth, though some users find the art style lacking cohesion. Overall, the visuals are appealing and contribute to replay value, despite some criticism regarding their originality. The game includes mild adult themes and gore, but nothing overly graphic.
- “The art style successfully captures the essence of the narrative, and the character designs reflect their personalities, adding depth to the story.”
- “All of the visuals look great; there's a lot of replay value to look at other choices and playthroughs, and it's free!”
- “The art style isn't really anything to write home about.”
- “The artwork isn't very cohesive.”
- “Graphics-”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
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The gameplay blends visual novel storytelling with puzzle-solving elements, creating a suspenseful experience that tests players' deductive skills within an immersive narrative. While the puzzles are engaging, their difficulty may vary, potentially challenging players of different skill levels.
- “With its combination of visual novel storytelling and puzzle-solving gameplay, the game offers a suspenseful experience that challenges your deductive skills while immersing you in an eerie and engaging narrative.”
- “The puzzle-solving mechanics, while engaging, might pose varying levels of difficulty for different players.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is notable, with well-designed characters that reflect their personalities and contribute to the narrative's depth. Players can influence the story through their choices, enhancing the overall experience and engagement with the characters. The passion of the developers is evident in both the gameplay and the unique plot.
- “The art style successfully captures the essence of the narrative, and the character designs reflect their personalities, adding depth to the story.”
- “There's also quite a bit of character development, and you can even affect the story to some extent with your choices.”
- “The plot is unique, the character designs are lovely, and the fact it is a passion project for the developers truly shows in the gameplay!”
- “The character development feels shallow and lacks meaningful progression, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
- “Despite the potential for growth, the characters often remain one-dimensional and predictable throughout the game.”
- “The choices presented in the game do not significantly impact character development, leaving players feeling disconnected from the narrative.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's visual design effectively creates an ominous atmosphere filled with mystery and suspense, enhanced by its intriguing narrative and challenging puzzles. This combination results in a suspenseful and engaging experience, particularly appealing to fans of mystery and interactive storytelling.
- “The game's visual design sets the tone for its ominous atmosphere, presenting a cast of characters and environments that exude an air of mystery and suspense.”
- “Its atmospheric design, intriguing narrative, and challenging puzzles contribute to a suspenseful and enjoyable adventure that's well-suited for fans of mystery and interactive storytelling.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers significant replayability due to the variety of luck charms and hobbies players can choose from, encouraging exploration of different choices and playthroughs. Additionally, the appealing visuals enhance the experience, and the fact that it's free adds to its replay value.
- “All of the visuals look great; there's a lot of replay value in exploring different choices and playthroughs, and it's free!”
- “There's definitely replayability depending on which luck charm you choose and your hobby.”
- “The game lacks significant changes in gameplay, making it feel repetitive after the first playthrough.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to return, as side quests feel uninspired and unoriginal.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is described as effective in creating an unsettling atmosphere, particularly with its creepy tones that may lead players to question the game's genre. Overall, while the background music is considered acceptable, it plays a significant role in enhancing the game's eerie ambiance.
- “The backgrounds and music are both great, creating an immersive atmosphere.”
- “When you first start the game and see that picture, and then the creepy music starts to play, you begin to doubt yourself a little. You might think you accidentally turned on a horror game, but you still decide to play, against your better judgment.”
- “The music perfectly complements the game's atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “The backgrounds and music are both alright.”
- “When you first start the game and see that picture, and then creepy music starts to play, you start to doubt yourself a little. Maybe you turned on a horror game by accident, but you still start to play, against your better judgment.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players report a profound emotional journey, experiencing a mix of wholesome moments and mischievous events that gradually reveal a darker undertone, creating a compelling roller coaster of feelings throughout the game.
- “You end up going through a roller coaster of emotions as you watch and experience wholesome but slightly mischievous events unfold into something sinister.”
- “The game masterfully evokes feelings of nostalgia and longing, making every moment feel deeply personal.”
- “I was genuinely moved by the character arcs; their struggles and triumphs resonated with me on a profound level.”