After School Murder Club!!

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After School Murder Club!! is a single player action game with horror, drama, comedy and anime themes. It was developed by Rabbit, Deer, You and was released on June 3, 2021. It received positive reviews from players.

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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Audience ScoreBased on 77 reviews

story9 positive mentions

The game offers a unique and quirky visual novel experience with a blend of humor, dark mystery, and multiple endings, providing good replay value.
Inclusivity is appreciated, allowing players to choose various pronouns and offering a relatable protagonist for diverse audiences.
The narrative is engaging with witty writing, numerous references and Easter eggs to other media, and moments that can surprise and amuse players.

The artwork is inconsistent, with some character designs looking like generated avatars, which contrasts with hand-drawn scenes, and overall visual style can feel unpolished.
Pacing is uneven at times, with some sections feeling slow or drawn out, which can disrupt immersion and narrative flow.
The game may contain some crude or edgy humor and references that not all players will appreciate, and the story and dialogue can sometimes be poorly written or juvenile.

story
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is a unique and engaging blend of visual novel and puzzle-solving elements, featuring intriguing twists, dark mysteries, and quirky humor that keep players invested. Character development is strong, with choices affecting the narrative, often incorporating seemingly absurd options into meaningful plot points. Overall, it offers a suspenseful, entertaining experience with a mix of lighthearted comedy and profound moments, appealing to fans of mystery and 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.”
- “There's also quite a bit of character development, and you can even affect the story to some extent with your choices.”
- “I figured I'd at least go through and get the achievements, and maybe the story would start to grow on me.”
- “Story is pretty much straightforward with some interesting twists, it's short but fun, it's exactly like riding a roller coaster.”
- “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!”
humor
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
94%
6%
The humor in this visual novel is polarizing, with some praising its absurd, meme-filled, and unpredictable comedy that leads to frequent laughter and high replay value, while others criticize its dialogue as painful and unfunny. Despite mixed opinions, many find genuine heart and clever Easter eggs within the humor, making it an engaging experience for fans of quirky and random comedy.
- “But it is absolutely hilarious and has high replay-ability.”
- “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.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
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The graphics feature a well-executed art style that enhances the narrative and character personalities, adding depth to the story. While the visuals are generally appreciated and offer replay value, some users find the artwork lacks cohesion and isn't particularly remarkable. The game includes mild mature content, but nothing overly graphic or unsuitable for teens.
- “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!”
- “It has some kinda "adult-ish" jokes, and the characters at some point do "streaking", but nothing graphical is shown, also there are a few gore here and there, but nothing a teen couldn't handle in my opinion.”
- “The artstyle isn't really anything to write home about.”
- “The artwork isn't very cohesive.”
- “Graphics-”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay combines visual novel storytelling with puzzle-solving elements, providing an engaging and suspenseful experience that tests players' deductive skills. However, as a visual novel, some users note that gameplay is minimal or secondary to the narrative. Difficulty levels in the puzzles may vary, appealing differently to individual players.
- “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.”
- “As a visual novel, this game focuses more on storytelling than traditional gameplay elements.”
- “As a visual novel/e-book/fan-fiction, this has no notable gameplay.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is well-crafted, with unique plots and thoughtfully designed characters that reflect their personalities. The art style enhances the narrative, and players can influence the story through their choices, adding depth and engagement.
- “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 developer truly shows in the gameplay.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's visual design and character environments effectively create an ominous, mysterious atmosphere that enhances the suspense. Combined with an intriguing narrative and challenging puzzles, it delivers a captivating experience well-suited for 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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Replayability is enhanced by the variety of luck charms and hobby options, encouraging multiple playthroughs to explore different choices. The appealing visuals further motivate players to revisit the game, offering substantial value, especially as it is free.
- “There's definitely replayability depending on which luck charm you choose and your hobby.”
- “All of the visuals look great, there's a lot of replay value to look at other choices and playthroughs and it's free!”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music effectively sets a suspenseful and eerie atmosphere, creating a sense of unease that complements the game's visuals. While the background music is generally acceptable, its creepy tone adds a compelling and immersive element to the 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 kinda start to doubt yourself a little, maybe you turned on a horror game by accident, but you still start to play against your better judgement.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game provides a compelling emotional journey, blending heartfelt and playful moments that gradually shift into darker, more sinister events, creating a captivating roller coaster of feelings.
- “You end up going through a roller coaster of emotions as you watch and experience wholesome but slightly mischievous events unfold into something sinister.”

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After School Murder Club!! is a action game with horror, drama, comedy and anime themes.

After School Murder Club!! is available on PC and Windows.

After School Murder Club!! was released on June 3, 2021.

After School Murder Club!! was developed by Rabbit, Deer, You.

After School Murder Club!! has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked After School Murder Club!! for its story but disliked it for its graphics.

After School Murder Club!! is a single player game.

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