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Case 00: The Cannibal Boy

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79%Game Brain Score
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79% User Score Based on 66 reviews

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Case 00: The Cannibal Boy is a single player action game with a horror theme. It was developed by Meijin Zhu / 五月梅花落 and was released on September 18, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Case 00: The Cannibal Boy" is a visual novel steeped in psychological horror and urban legends, centering around the titular cannibal boy. Players, as a psychology master's student, must make decisions that could mean life or death while exploring themes of judgment and decision-making. This half-hour experience is inspired by true events and paves the way for the Physical Exorcism Series. Please note: this game contains mature content and may not be suitable for all players.

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79%
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story23 positive mentions
music3 negative mentions
  • The story is intriguing with unexpected plot twists that keep the reader engaged.
  • The character designs and artwork are visually appealing, enhancing the overall experience.
  • It's a short but enjoyable read, perfect for those who appreciate psychological horror themes.
  • The game is very short, often taking less than an hour to complete, which may leave players wanting more.
  • There is a lack of character development, making it difficult for players to connect with the protagonists.
  • The linear nature of the visual novel, with no choices to make, may disappoint those looking for interactivity.
  • story
    75 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is a short, linear narrative centered around a group of friends sharing urban legends, particularly one about a cannibal boy, which features intriguing plot twists and psychological horror elements. While some players appreciated the engaging writing and art, others criticized the execution and logical inconsistencies, noting that the brevity of the story left it feeling underdeveloped. Overall, it offers a mix of horror and emotional depth, appealing to fans of the genre despite its flaws.

    • “You can catch on to the plot twists really quickly - everything is well set up and pays off.”
    • “What a nice, short, and I would say sweet but it's anything but that, horror visual novel with twists and jumpscares and great writing and flawless art with a very good concise story.”
    • “A short but interesting story, definitely recommend if you're into psychological horror!”
    • “Keep in mind that this game features no choices; it's just a linear story.”
    • “The story is okay too, but I wasn't satisfied after I was done with it; there's not much to say about it.”
    • “While it tries to be something similar in the vein of Edgar Allan Poe's work, none of the characters or themes are consistent nor interesting enough to really compare.”
  • character development
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in the game is notably minimal, with many reviewers expressing that the characters lack depth and meaningful substance, making it difficult to engage with their stories. While the art and character designs are generally appreciated, they do not compensate for the underdeveloped characters, which fail to evoke the intended emotional responses. Overall, the narrative struggles to create compelling characters that resonate with players.

    • “The art for the game is pretty nice; I quite like all the character designs.”
    • “The art is fairly decent, and the character designs are simple but pleasing.”
    • “While it tries to be something similar in the vein of Edgar Allan Poe's work, none of the characters or themes are consistent nor interesting enough to really compare.”
    • “While it tries to be something similar in the vein of Edgar Allan Poe's work (short horror story with minimal character development but heavy themes), none of the characters or themes are consistent nor interesting enough to really compare on the level of something like Poe's work.”
    • “Very minimal character development that fails to give them any meaningful substance.”
    • “Though it feels like the narrative is trying to make you feel bad for Grete, the problem with Grete is that she lacks enough character development as an actual character to be sympathetic to.”
  • graphics
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics received a generally positive reception, with many users praising the character designs and overall artwork as beautiful and well-integrated with the story. However, some reviewers noted a lack of animated content and the absence of CG scenes, suggesting that these elements could enhance the visual experience. Overall, the art style is appreciated, but there is room for improvement in terms of animation and additional visual content.

    • “The graphics are lovely, by the way.”
    • “This was a very fun novel to read, all three stories were well connected and the artwork was beautiful.”
    • “Ok for starters, I love the character designs, plot, and graphics. I think that everything ties together really well. I also really like how they added the theme of murder and urban legends and a queer relationship; I think it gives it a little more individuality. All in all, I really love this game and would recommend it to others.”
    • “The artwork was adequate.”
    • “It needed to have some animated content or at least some artwork of the scenes.”
    • “While I love the character designs and plot, the graphics could use improvement.”
  • music
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its quality and even enjoying it enough to let it play in the background. While the art is also considered decent, some reviewers feel that the overall story falls short.

    • “The music is actually pretty nice.”
    • “Also, side note, the music was great.”
    • “Music is alright, art is decent, story is lacking.”
    • “I let the song in part 2 play a bit on its own while I had to do something on the side.”
    • “Also, side note, music was great, didn't like so much how the text had a typewriter-like effect to it.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is frequently criticized for its instability, with users labeling it as the most buggy title in their Steam library.

    • “The most buggy game in my Steam library.”
    • “I experienced constant crashes and glitches that made it unplayable.”
    • “The game frequently freezes, forcing me to restart my console.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its immersive qualities, though some players express a desire for a more elaborated story and a heightened sense of unease to deepen their engagement with the urban legends presented.

    • “It was extremely atmospheric.”
    • “Personally, I would prefer to read a more elaborated story, with the addition of an uneasy atmosphere in order to make the reader immerse more into the urban legends recounted in the game.”
    • “Personally, I would prefer to read a more elaborated story, with the addition of an uneasy atmosphere in order to make the player immerse more into the urban legends recounted in the game.”
  • gameplay
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay lasts under an hour and combines horror and mystery elements centered around cannibalism and urban legends. However, many users suggest watching a gameplay video instead of purchasing, as the game is perceived to lack depth in its narrative.

    • “The gameplay lasts less than an hour and blends horror and mystery, exploring themes of cannibalism and urban legends.”
    • “I recommend watching a gameplay video of this title if you're hesitant to pay for a game that is under an hour long and lacks depth in its narrative.”
    • “The whole gameplay lasts less than an hour and, as stated above, the genre is between horror and mystery, dealing with the theme of cannibalism and urban legends.”
    • “Recommended to watch a gameplay of this title in case you don't feel like paying for a game that is less than an hour long and lacks depth on the narrative side.”
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Case 00: The Cannibal Boy is a action game with horror theme.

Case 00: The Cannibal Boy is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

Case 00: The Cannibal Boy was released on September 18, 2020.

Case 00: The Cannibal Boy was developed by Meijin Zhu / 五月梅花落.

Case 00: The Cannibal Boy has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its character development.

Case 00: The Cannibal Boy is a single player game.

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