Akai Onna
- January 4, 2024
- Yamoto
Get on Steam"Akai Onna" is a psychological horror game where you play as a student who encounters a mysterious woman in red. The game features a first-person walking simulator experience with stories inspired by Japanese urban legends and VHS effects. With two possible endings, players must navigate through the haunting atmosphere and uncover the truth behind the Akai Onna. Welcome to the experience with no prior notice required, and consider including the store page URL in the summary upon distribution.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a surprisingly creepy atmosphere that effectively immerses players in a tense experience.
- It's a quick and affordable horror game that provides good scares and an interesting story.
- The sound design and visuals, including the VHS filter, contribute to a haunting and oppressive atmosphere.
- The game is very short, with some players able to complete it in under 30 minutes, leaving them wanting more content.
- Graphics and gameplay mechanics are criticized for being subpar, with issues like misaligned lights and a lack of interactivity.
- The endings can be confusing and unsatisfying, with some players feeling that the game lacks logical progression and clear objectives.
- graphics12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the unique VHS art style and attention to detail that enhances immersion, while others criticize the overall quality and inconsistency, noting issues like misaligned lighting and a lack of atmospheric depth. Despite the varied opinions, many agree that the visuals are generally good and perform well on mid-range PCs, though some feel the graphics do not match the promotional thumbnails. Overall, the aesthetic choices contribute to a distinctive vibe, reminiscent of retro gaming styles.
“The attention to detail in the visuals and sound design is superb, effectively immersing you in a world of dread and terror.”
“The graphics, including a VHS filter, the overall vibe of the game, and its setting, all make it feel like a Chilla’s Art game.”
“I like the VHS art style.”
“The graphics are awful; the lights are misaligned and do not create any atmosphere.”
“The VHS filter is weird, and the overall aesthetic feels goofy, which detracts from the story and scares.”
“I couldn't quite tell if they were going for a PS1 type of graphics or more of a VHS type of look, but regardless, it didn't work well.”
- atmosphere11 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate its eerie and suspenseful qualities, highlighting the intense and haunting presentation, others criticize the graphics and lighting as subpar. Overall, it offers a decent atmospheric experience, particularly for its low price, but may not stand out compared to other horror titles in the genre.
“I love the liminal and eerie atmosphere.”
“Suspenseful atmosphere without the overuse of cheap jumpscares.”
“The developers have done an exceptional job of creating a haunting and oppressive atmosphere, filled with dark and foreboding locations.”
“The graphics are awful, lights are misaligned and not creating atmosphere.”
“Anyway, decent enough for the money, could do with some voice acting even in Japanese, to really bring the atmosphere together.”
“At the beginning, it has a really creepy atmosphere.”
- story11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The story of Akai Onna is generally well-received for its creepy atmosphere and engaging plot about a murderer in the neighborhood, though some players find it simplistic and lacking in depth. While the game effectively builds tension and offers a satisfying resolution, it could benefit from a longer narrative and more substantial scares. Overall, the exploration aspect is crucial for understanding the story, but the lack of quest markers can make progression feel puzzling.
“Akai Onna delivers a creepy story about a murderer on the loose in your neighborhood.”
“Furthermore, I found the story and gameplay pretty decent, along with some good sound design.”
“The game could have been even longer; the story could have been expanded.”
“The VHS filter is weird, you can't always run, the story isn't daring, and the scares are bad and non-existent with the goofy aesthetic of it all.”
“I would say the game really relies on your exploration for knowing what you need to do; there are no quest markers, so achieving both endings was a little puzzling.”
“And once you beat it, the entire plot is explained, leaving nothing left to even be scary.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is described as decent but lacking in complexity and length, with players expressing a desire for more logical puzzles and longer playtime. While the graphics and sound design received positive remarks, many reviewers felt that the game could benefit from more innovative mechanics and a more engaging narrative structure.
“I hope that I'll see more and bigger projects in the future with more logical puzzles, endings, and longer gameplay, but also that don't look too similar to other games from Chinchilla guys.”
“Furthermore, I found the story and gameplay pretty decent, along with some good sound design.”
“Good graphics, need longer gameplay; too short for me, but this game is not bad.”
“Nothing that would require more complex game mechanics.”
“Instead it should've been used before by a player for some dummy reason to fix a door or something to give some kind of a hint to a player that could think 'hey I used a hammer before to fix that door, maybe it's still where I left it and I could use it as a weapon' or at least it could've been placed somewhere that player could see it in normal gameplay before the final part.”
“Please make a game with much longer gameplay.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its great soundtrack, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
“The soundtrack is absolutely fantastic!”
“I love the variety in the music; it really enhances the gameplay experience.”
“The music sets the perfect mood and keeps me engaged throughout the game.”
