Case of the mysterious death of Keiko Haraeda
- October 24, 2023
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Get on SteamIn "Case of the Mysterious Death of Keiko Haraeda," players experience a 3D first-person horror game, exploring the unexplained death of Keiko Haraeda. A mysterious videotape, sent to the bereaved family, reveals clues and heightens the eeriness of the case. The game features atmospheric horror and aims to unravel the puzzling points of Keiko's death.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a unique and original concept by recreating Ms. Keiko Haraeda's house, providing an informative experience about an unresolved case.
- The atmosphere and ambient noises effectively create a sense of dread and tension throughout the game.
- For fans of indie horror and VHS retro games, the visuals and storytelling provide an engaging experience despite its limitations.
- The game suffers from a slow start with lengthy text that can be tedious, making it feel like a chore to get into the gameplay.
- Gameplay is repetitive, primarily involving walking back and forth with limited actions, which can lead to boredom.
- The ending feels rushed and unsatisfying, relying on a cliché twist that detracts from the overall experience.
- story7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The story is initially engaging but takes a disappointing turn towards the end, relying on a clichéd creepypasta trope. While the game offers a unique storytelling experience, the slow text delivery detracts from immersion, and players feel that more dynamic effects could enhance the narrative. Overall, it is considered a decent horror game with a compelling premise.
“It's a decent horror game with a nice story.”
“The game offers a very nice way to experience a story, fictional or not.”
“The text has a nice effect to telling a story, but some more drastic effects, for example, sudden change of color of the text or some 'creepy' text movement/shake would have been appreciated more, at least personally.”
“But unfortunately, the story takes a completely different turn at the end.”
“I won't go into detail, but it pulls off the old creepypasta cliché of asking the reader to share the story with more people or die.”
“Most of the story is told through text that populates so slowly that I couldn't even read it out loud in real time.”
- atmosphere5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its ability to create a persistent sense of dread and discomfort, effectively enhancing the overall experience. Players appreciate the ambient noises and tension that keep them on edge, despite moments of inactivity. Overall, the atmosphere contributes significantly to the game's fun and suspenseful nature.
“The game does a good job building up the atmosphere and having a sense of dread when not knowing when this guy is gonna come into the house to get you.”
“It had a fantastic tense atmosphere and a few good scares.”
“The atmosphere and ambient noises craft a very uncomfortable sensation that will follow you from start to finish... well, at least close to that.”
“You're kind of just walking back and forth waiting until things happen, but the atmosphere and sense of dread make up for it.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highlighted as the standout feature of the experience, though there are suggestions for potential improvements. It incorporates a nostalgic VHS-style mechanic that adds a unique twist to the overall gameplay.
“The gameplay portion is definitely the best part of the experience, though I feel like it could also be improved.”
“The gameplay feels outdated and clunky, reminiscent of old VHS tapes that struggle to play smoothly.”
“I found the mechanics to be frustratingly unresponsive, making it hard to enjoy the experience.”
“The pacing of the gameplay is painfully slow, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their beautiful simplicity, effectively evoking the nostalgic feel of a horror VHS tape, though some users noted certain graphical inconsistencies.
“The visuals, while simple, are really beautiful and capture the feel of watching a horror VHS tape, lost to time itself.”
“There are certain graphical inconsistencies that detract from the overall experience.”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
“I encountered several graphical glitches that interrupted my gameplay.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is perceived as overly absurd, with some players finding the ending twist to be not only ridiculous but also insulting rather than genuinely funny.
