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Evil School

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92%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
92% User Score Based on 84 reviews

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Evil School is a single player survival hack and slash game with mystery and thriller themes. It was developed by CineGame Interactive and was released on August 13, 2026. It received very positive reviews from players.

This game is an FMV about anti-bullying. A teenage girl mysteriously disappeared, and the truth was buried by power for eight years. Now, you return to this place of evil with a bloodstained list. The moment of slay & judgment has arrived...

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92%Audience ScoreBased on 84 reviews
story33 positive mentions
grinding1 negative mentions
  • The game features a gripping and emotionally raw revenge thriller story that deeply explores themes of bullying, power, and justice.
  • High production values including excellent cinematography, authentic filming locations, strong acting performances, and a fitting soundtrack create an immersive movie-like experience.
  • Branching narrative with dozens of endings and meaningful choices alongside investigation gameplay offers strong replay value and player engagement.
  • Many choices lead to immediate or early game overs, limiting true decision impact and sometimes causing frustration, making the game feel more like trial-and-error.
  • The later parts of the story suffer from loose logic and rushed writing, reducing narrative coherence compared to the strong opening chapters.
  • Technical issues such as buggy video playback, poor audio mixing with ADR overuse, lip-sync problems, and problematic English AI dubbing detract from immersion.

  • story

    76 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    43% positive mentions, 53% neutral mentions, 4% negative mentions

    The story is generally praised for its intriguing and suspenseful narrative centered on bullying, revenge, and mystery, with well-executed plot twists and strong atmosphere. While some find the branching storyline compelling and appreciate multiple endings, others criticize inconsistent plot development, limited meaningful choices, and occasional narrative incoherence. Overall, the story’s cinematic presentation and acting enhance immersion, making it a compelling albeit imperfect thriller-drama experience.

    • “Evil school is one of those games that really pulls you into its story. The school setting, mystery surrounding the disappearance, and the theme of bullying make the whole experience feel much darker and more serious than I expected. I especially enjoyed the choices and branching storylines; you constantly wonder whether you're making the right decision, and the twists kept me interested in finding out what was really happening. The FMV presentation also works well and gives the game a more cinematic feeling.”
    • “Rather than presenting a passive cinematic story with occasional choices, the game attempts to make the player responsible for decisions that can substantially redirect the narrative, making its disturbing subject matter feel more personal and consequential. What initially resembles a direct revenge story becomes increasingly complicated as new evidence, hidden relationships, conflicting motives, and previously concealed events challenge the player's understanding of who deserves blame. Branching storytelling is arguably the strongest feature. Decisions that initially appear minor can influence relationships and later events, while larger choices can send the story toward substantially different conclusions. Because numerous scenes and conclusions are locked behind alternate branches, replaying the story is essentially part of the intended experience.”
    • “The story touches on bullying in a way that feels both uncomfortable and compelling, and it immediately reminded me of the Asian revenge films and series I love. It creates a fantastic atmosphere and drags you right into the storyline. The story does a great job of creating a tense and uncomfortable atmosphere, with the mystery, bullying, and darker themes keeping you invested in what is going to happen next.”
    • “Evil school has a quite strong opening in its portrayal of how far bullying can go, unfortunately the plot completely goes off the rails by chapter 2 and it keeps getting more and more ridiculous as it goes on, literally to the point things just happen with no rhyme or reason.”
    • “After finishing the story I came away feeling the opening was just for shock in the end.”
    • “There's a lot of the branching points that play out the same, the storyboard is very messy and gives a false feeling of a lot that can happen; it’s all awkwardly displayed in a spaghetti junction that leads to the same outcome.”

  • music

    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 42% neutral mentions, 8% negative mentions

    The music and soundtrack are generally praised for effectively enhancing the game's atmosphere and mood, with a fitting and fluid vibe that complements the setting. However, some find the music to be limited or just "meh" compared to other aspects of the audio. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong positive element that enriches the experience.

    • “Soundtrack is solid, so are the sound fx and everything that made this game so pleasant to play and watch and uncover.”
    • “First off the cast (solid cast) the acting, directing, sound fx, editing, visual fx, music, including the menu music (fluid & smooth). The vibe fit the setting.”
    • “The gloomy soundtrack also perfectly elevates the tense atmosphere.”
    • “I came away with mixed feelings in the end; I can't really recommend it. The acting is fine, direction/filming is fine, but the music is meh.”

  • gameplay

    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    25% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 25% negative mentions

    The gameplay primarily consists of watching full-motion video scenes with occasional quick-time events and limited dialogue choices that influence the story, emphasizing cinematic tension over complex mechanics. While lacking gamepad support and deep action elements, it innovatively integrates investigation and revenge mechanics to create meaningful decision-making for fans of FMV mysteries and narrative-driven thrillers.

    • “The game does a fantastic job of building tension through QTEs (button mashing) and breath-holding mechanics to hide from enemies.”
    • “Tons of gameplay innovation that I wish more FMV games would use in the future.”
    • “Gameplay adds enough to make your decisions feel meaningful.”
    • “Gameplay mostly involves watching video scenes and occasionally making a choice to influence the story, or successfully passing a QTE to avoid danger.”
    • “As for the gameplay, the biggest downsides are the complete lack of gamepad support and the very limited dialogue choices.”
    • “The resulting presentation is heavily cinematic, with the actors carrying much of the emotional weight because traditional gameplay systems are intentionally secondary.”

  • emotional

    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game delivers a deeply emotional experience, driven by strong character development and powerful performances that create a cinematic, raw narrative. Its themes of power, bullying, and sacrifice resonate genuinely, elevating it beyond typical FMV mysteries into a memorable and heartfelt journey.

    • “Having "Lu Xiuwei" as a supportive companion added great emotional depth—her character development and her willingness to sacrifice her life to rectify her mistake was genuinely moving.”
    • “I wasn't sure what to think about it until I realized why something so heavy was put into this FMV game... it sets up such an amazing, emotional rollercoaster of an ending.”
    • “What could have been a by-the-numbers mystery instead becomes a razor-sharp exploration of power, bullying, and the cost of speaking out — themes that land with genuine emotional weight rather than cheap melodrama.”

  • atmosphere

    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    71% positive mentions, 29% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game excels in creating a dark, gloomy, and tense atmosphere that deeply immerses players through its haunting soundtrack and gripping story. Its psychological and mature themes foster a disturbing yet compelling environment, enhancing engagement and replay value.

    • “The story does a great job of creating a tense and uncomfortable atmosphere, with the mystery, bullying, and darker themes keeping you invested in what is going to happen next.”
    • “It creates a fantastic atmosphere and drags you right into the storyline.”
    • “The gloomy soundtrack also perfectly elevates the tense atmosphere.”

  • optimization

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 25% negative mentions

    The game features high-quality FMV performances and cinematic presentation, fitting its story well; however, its optimization is uncertain due to the lack of an official compatibility rating, which may affect controller behavior, video playback, text readability, and performance on portable devices like the Steam Deck.

    • “Performance quality is therefore especially important, and the combination of close conversations, confrontations, investigations, and dramatic revelations generally fits the heightened tone of the story.”
    • “Developed and published by Cinegame Interactive, it approaches these subjects through an FMV format in which filmed performances are combined with branching decisions and investigative elements.”
    • “Its FMV and choice-driven structure is theoretically well suited to portable play, but the absence of an official compatibility rating means controller behavior, video playback, text readability, performance, and other deck-specific considerations cannot be confidently guaranteed.”

  • replayability

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game offers strong replayability through its great story, dark atmosphere, and multiple endings, encouraging players to explore different choices and outcomes. Its tight pacing and polished presentation further enhance the appeal of replaying the game.

    • “Great story, dark atmosphere, multiple endings, solid replay value.”
    • “Players who enjoy experimenting with alternate choices should find considerable replay value in discovering how differently events can unfold.”
    • “The pacing is tight, the multiple endings add serious replay value, and the Steam release is polished and accessible.”

  • graphics

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The graphics are notably detailed and realistic, effectively conveying intense and emotionally challenging scenes such as a graphic school bullying sequence, which may be difficult for some players to watch.

  • humor

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor in the game is derived from its varied and absurd bad endings, which many players find funny and motivating for full completion.

    • “On the bright side, these bad endings are quite varied and sometimes so absurd they are funny, which gives you a good reason to 100% the achievements.”

  • grinding

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Grinding is minimal or well-balanced, with the game’s pacing and engaging multiple endings preventing any tedious or repetitive filler.

  • character development

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The character development, particularly of Lu Xiuwei, is praised for adding emotional depth to the game, with her growth and self-sacrificial actions creating a genuinely moving experience.

    • “Having 'Lu Xiuwei' as a supportive companion added great emotional depth—her character development and her willingness to sacrifice her life to rectify her mistake was genuinely moving.”

  • stability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game's stability on Linux is somewhat problematic, with users experiencing occasional bugs. Overall, the performance may be less reliable on this platform.

    • “On Linux, the game is a bit buggy, affecting overall stability.”
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Evil School is a survival hack and slash game with mystery and thriller themes. Common tags for Evil School include indie, educational, choices matter, immersive sim, immersive and others.

Evil School is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

Evil School was released on August 13, 2026.

Evil School was developed by CineGame Interactive.

Evil School has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked Evil School for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Evil School is a single player game.

Similar games include Late Shift, She Sees Red, Breakout 13, The Complex, Road to Empress and others.