Banebush

About

"Banebush" is a scary case of a visual novel, presented case style, where you play a character named Alexey, who is hiding from pursuers in a ghost-infested village from his past. The game features an ominous black-and-red color scheme, a nonlinear storyline, and mysterious soundtracks in electronic and dark ambient genres. The game promises several terrifying endings based on your choices.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

92%

Audience ScoreBased on 25 reviews

story1 positive mentions

The game features a dark, immersive environment that creates a suffocating yet enthralling experience.
The pacing is well-executed, with detailed world-building and a perfect balance of tension and scares.
Finding all endings is challenging but rewarding, with each ending being relevant to the overall story.

Some players found the execution of the game's endings to be inadequate.
Certain gameplay elements, like fixing the radio, can be frustrating and overly difficult.
While the atmosphere is engaging, some reviewers felt there wasn't much depth beyond the initial experience.

story
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Players find the story engaging and rewarding, noting that discovering all the endings is a challenging yet fulfilling experience, with each ending contributing meaningfully to the overall narrative.
- “Finding all endings was tough, yet rewarding, and they all were relevant to the story in their own ways.”
graphics
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The game's graphics are noted for their unique aesthetic, effectively creating a constant sense of unease and the feeling of being watched, which enhances the overall atmosphere.
- “The graphics are incredibly unique, creating a constant feeling of being watched or followed that enhances the overall atmosphere.”
- “The visual design is strikingly original, contributing to an immersive experience that evokes a sense of unease.”