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 effectively captures the creepiness and atmosphere characteristic of Japanese horror, providing a genuinely unsettling experience.
- Players appreciate the engaging gameplay that encourages exploration and figuring out the path to the good ending on their own.
- The graphics and sound design contribute to a haunting atmosphere, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of the genre.
- The game is quite short, with many players finishing it in under an hour, leaving some feeling unsatisfied with the length.
- There are issues with the graphics and overall polish, leading some to describe it as feeling unfinished or lacking quality.
- The gameplay can be confusing, with unclear objectives and frustrating mechanics that detract from the overall experience.
- graphics13 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the unique VHS art style and atmospheric visuals that enhance immersion, while others criticize technical issues like misaligned lighting and a lack of polish. Overall, the game's aesthetic is seen as a blend of retro influences, though opinions vary on its execution and impact on gameplay.
“I loved the atmosphere of the game, as well as the graphics of the villain of the story.”
“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.”
“The graphics are awful, lights are misaligned and not creating atmosphere.”
“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 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.”
- atmosphere12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising its eerie and suspenseful qualities, as well as its effective sound design and haunting visuals. However, others criticize the graphics and alignment issues, suggesting that there are better atmospheric horror games available at a similar price. Overall, while the game offers a compelling and intense experience for some, it may fall short for those seeking higher production values.
“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.”
- story12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally well-received for its creepy atmosphere and engaging plot centered around a murderer in the neighborhood, though some players feel it lacks depth and could benefit from expansion. While the graphics and sound design enhance the experience, the reliance on exploration for plot progression can lead to confusion, and the resolution may diminish the initial scares. Overall, it offers a decent narrative experience, albeit with some inconsistencies in execution.
“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 experiences. While the graphics and sound design received positive remarks, many reviewers felt the game was too short and could benefit from more innovative mechanics and unique elements.
“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 the 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 the 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 of music tracks in the game.”
“The music really enhances the overall gaming experience.”
