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 VHS retro horror games, the visuals capture the feel of watching a horror tape, making it a worthwhile experience for that audience.
- The game suffers from a slow start, with lengthy text that can be tedious and detracts from the overall pacing.
- Gameplay is repetitive, primarily consisting of walking back and forth with limited interactions, which can lead to boredom.
- The ending feels rushed and clichéd, undermining the buildup of the story and leaving players unsatisfied.
- story14 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The story begins engagingly but ultimately falls into a clichéd ending reminiscent of creepypasta, which detracts from its initial promise. While the game offers a unique storytelling experience through text, the slow pacing hampers readability, and players suggest that more dynamic text effects could enhance the horror atmosphere. Overall, it is considered a decent horror narrative, despite its shortcomings.
“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 story starts pretty well despite the aforementioned issues.”
“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 cliche 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.”
- atmosphere10 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is consistently praised for its ability to create a tense and uncomfortable sensation, effectively building a sense of dread throughout the experience. Ambient noises and the unpredictable nature of threats contribute to a feeling of unease, making the atmosphere a standout element despite some repetitive gameplay. Overall, it successfully immerses players in a chilling environment filled with suspense and occasional scares.
“The atmosphere and ambient noises craft a very uncomfortable sensation that will follow you from start to finish.”
“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 makes up for it.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highlighted as the standout feature of the experience, though there are suggestions for potential improvements. It incorporates a unique VHS-style setup that adds to its appeal.
“The gameplay portion is definitely the best part of the experience, though I feel like it could also be improved.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized by a beautiful simplicity that evokes the nostalgic feel of a horror VHS tape, effectively enhancing the game's atmosphere. However, some users noted certain graphical inconsistencies that detract from the overall visual experience.
“The visuals, while simple, are really beautiful and capture the feel of watching a horror VHS tape, lost to the time itself.”
“There are certain graphical inconsistencies that detract from the overall experience.”
“The game suffers from certain graphical inconsistencies that make it feel unfinished.”
“I noticed certain graphical inconsistencies that really pulled me out of the immersion.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is largely criticized for its reliance on an absurd ending twist that many players found to be more insulting than amusing, crossing the line from unintentional comedy to frustration.
