AKAI NOROI
- July 24, 2020
- Aza Game Studio
Get on SteamAkai Noroi is a Asian / Japanese story rich horror folklore inspired journey through the darkest of humanity. Explore the abandoned sleeping quarters, delve into the residents past, investigate, solve puzzles & riddles. Establish the truth about the disappearance of all the previous residents.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a great atmosphere, music, and graphics that enhance the eerie exploration experience.
- The story is engaging, with plenty of items to examine and puzzles to solve, keeping players hooked.
- The game shows potential as a solid indie horror title, with intense chases and a rewarding challenge.
- The save function is broken, leading to frustration when players cannot save their progress.
- The AI can be overly aggressive, making it difficult for players to progress without feeling cornered.
- The inventory interface is clunky, and some puzzles are poorly designed, requiring pixel hunting to find necessary items.
- atmosphere10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its effective combination of music, graphics, and audio effects, which create an eerie and immersive environment perfect for exploration and scares. However, some players express frustration with other aspects of the game, which may hinder their overall experience despite the strong atmospheric elements.
“The atmosphere, music, and graphics really complement each other and set the tone and mood perfectly for eerie exploration and occasional scares.”
“I personally think you nailed the atmosphere in this game.”
“The soundtrack and the audio effects built the atmosphere up really well!”
- story6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story of the game captivates players from the start, drawing them in with its intriguing narrative and suspenseful elements. Reviewers highlight the combination of a compelling plot, engaging puzzles, and intense chase sequences, making it a highly recommended choice for fans of horror games.
“I'm an hour into the game and already hooked into the story and wondering what will happen next.”
“If you enjoy horror games with an intriguing story, this is the game for you, and I'd definitely recommend it.”
“I enjoyed the story and puzzles, and also the intense chase around the school!”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music and audio effects in the game are highly praised for their ability to enhance the atmosphere, creating a perfect backdrop for eerie exploration and moments of suspense. Reviewers note that the soundtrack effectively complements the graphics, contributing significantly to the overall mood.
“The atmosphere, music, and graphics really complement each other and set the tone and mood perfectly for eerie exploration and occasional scares.”
“The soundtrack and the audio effects build the atmosphere up really well!”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their ability to enhance the game's atmosphere, effectively complementing the music to create a perfect tone for eerie exploration and moments of suspense.
“The atmosphere, music, and graphics really complement each other and set the tone and mood perfectly for eerie exploration and occasional scares.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game shows significant potential; however, it is currently plagued by bugs that render it unplayable. Stability issues are a major concern for users.
“This has a lot of potential, but it is buggy and not playable in its current state.”
