- January 27, 2021
- CASCHA GAMES
Ghost in the pool
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About
"Ghost in the Pool" is a black-and-white Japanese comic style horror visual novel game, inspired by the original comic series "Guiwenzhai". The game follows a chilling tale of a ghost haunting the school swimming pool, with multiple endings and branches in the story. It offers 1-2 hours of fully interactive gameplay, presenting a unique and eerie campus horror experience.






- The game features stunning artwork and a unique black and white comic style that enhances the horror atmosphere.
- It offers multiple endings and a path selection feature after completing the game, allowing for replayability and exploration of different choices.
- The soundtrack effectively complements the eerie tone of the story, creating an immersive experience for players.
- The game is quite short, with a playtime of around one hour, which may leave some players wanting more content.
- There are issues with slow text speed and a lack of a proper skip feature, making it tedious to replay sections for different endings.
- Some translation errors and minor bugs can detract from the overall experience, affecting the clarity of the story.
story
76 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe story of "Ghost in the Pool" is a short yet engaging horror visual novel that combines eerie elements with themes relevant to high school life, such as stress and parental pressure. While the narrative is straightforward and features multiple endings, some players found the pacing sluggish and certain endings rushed, leading to mixed feelings about the overall resolution. However, the game's captivating art style and atmospheric music enhance the storytelling experience, making it a recommended choice for horror enthusiasts.
“Ghost in the Pool is a horror visual novel produced by Cascha Games displaying a very eerie story that will keep you on your toes while having a quite short, yet quality horror experience.”
“The story is really good as we follow the protagonist Yaru as she goes through a couple of days in her elite high school and strange stuff happens to her.”
“The atmosphere of this game is very well-portrayed so the public can both feel curiosity towards the story, as well as fully perceive the uneasy atmosphere of the game.”
“Strange drawing + senseless story = ghost in the pool”
“The pacing is a little sluggish, but that does not take away from the story it is trying to tell.”
“The epilogue scenes are a bit repetitive, while the story’s finale does offer 3 variations.”