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Hachishakusama | 八尺様がいた夏休み

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96%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
96% User Score Based on 80 reviews

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Hachishakusama | 八尺様がいた夏休み is a single player survival shooter game with horror, comedy, violence and erotic themes. It was developed by Fukachi World and was released on July 30, 2026. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

『She Is Always Right Beside You』 The fate of one summer — a boy beloved by the eight-feet-tall Hachishakusama, the urban legend. A heartwarming yet terrifying Japanese horror game.

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96%Audience ScoreBased on 80 reviews
story15 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions
  • Strong and unique Japanese horror atmosphere with unsettling yet touching storytelling.
  • Well-crafted character design and emotional depth, especially portraying Hachishakusama as more sympathetic than scary.
  • Immersive rural village setting with nostalgic and lovely summer vibes enhanced by good sound design and music.
  • The game is very short, with limited gameplay and low replay value beyond achievements and multiple endings.
  • The village feels empty with very few NPCs, no open buildings, and lots of invisible boundaries limiting exploration.
  • Some performance issues and minor bugs including frame drops, translation mistakes, and occasional animation glitches.

  • story

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

    The story is a short, heartfelt, and well-crafted narrative that offers a fresh, less horror-focused take on the Hachishakusama legend, blending suspense, mystery, and emotional depth. While some find it a bit confusing without prior knowledge of the lore and wish for more interaction or world-building, many appreciate its cinematic feel, touching moments, and engaging storytelling through exploration and character interactions. Overall, it serves as an entertaining, story-driven experience with a warm and thought-provoking atmosphere.

    • “This game has a great story and Hachishakusama is one of the unfortunate characters. After discovering her truth, you realize how lonely she is and that she isn't evil for the sake of being evil. That's a fresh take on storytelling in games like these.”
    • “Astute explorers are rewarded with a captivating story about a tragic figure, the titular Hachishakusama (Ms. Eight Feet Tall), and the lonely protagonist, young boy Saku. Throughout, the game is peppered with light-hearted comedic moments that make the emotionally significant final choice of the story matter even more by contrast.”
    • “Besides having a really cute design for its waifu yokai, it tells a mature and thought-out story. For the price of the game, it definitely punches above its weight.”
    • “Story can be confusing, especially if you're unfamiliar with the Hachishakusama legend.”
    • “I would have liked to see more storytelling and world-building to better develop the plot.”
    • “The game can feel a bit slow and too much like a walking simulator during times when you need to cross the entire village to advance the story.”

  • emotional

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

    The game delivers a short but deeply touching emotional experience, blending heartfelt storytelling with light comedic and spooky moments. Players praise its warm, sincere narrative and impactful ending, often describing it as both moving and memorable despite its brevity. This emotional depth, paired with unique lore and character interactions, stands out as the game's strongest element.

    • “Short and sweet... I wish we could interact more with Hachishakusama in an extra mode or something but nonetheless, simple and touching ending of the story.”
    • “That emotional shift is easily the game’s strongest element.”
    • “Throughout, the game is peppered with light-hearted comedic moments that make the emotionally significant final choice of the story matter that much more by contrast.”

  • gameplay

    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    43% positive mentions, 14% neutral mentions, 43% negative mentions

    The gameplay is primarily exploration-based and story-driven, resembling a walking simulator with limited mechanical challenges and minimal traditional horror elements. While some find it charming and atmospheric, others note it feels simplistic and slightly unpolished, which can affect overall engagement.

    • “The experience is more story-driven than scary, with most of the gameplay focused on exploring the village, speaking with characters, and uncovering the legend.”
    • “Not a 'horror' game in any traditional sense, the game is largely a story-driven walking simulator with a few moments of mechanical challenge; the game alerts you to these moments right away and benefits from an innate anti-frustration feature to keep the balance in check.”
    • “Jokes aside, her cute design and the gameplay are awesome, but the rural countryside atmosphere is hands down incredible.”
    • “Limited gameplay, relying heavily on exploration and scripted events.”
    • “Not a 'horror' game in any traditional sense; the game is largely a story-driven walking simulator with a few moments of mechanical challenge, which it alerts you to right away and balances with an anti-frustration feature.”
    • “6/10 gameplay, a little janky; a bit more polish would go a long way.”

  • graphics

    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    29% positive mentions, 28% neutral mentions, 43% negative mentions

    Graphics are generally praised for their quality and smoothness, though some users note occasional blocky textures and limitations that contribute to an indie charm. Performance can be demanding on default ultra settings, but adjusting graphics settings improves playability. Overall, the visuals complement the gameplay and storyline well.

    • “Nice graphics, great storyline.”
    • “The controls felt smooth, and I had no problems with the graphics settings.”
    • “I don't know why the kei truck outside of Angry Grandpa's house was blocky though, even though I had the graphics on high and everything else was fine.”
    • “Graphics are also limited but that brings out the indie game charm for me personally.”
    • “I noticed that some players complained about the game being too demanding, but I think that's because the default graphics settings are set to ultra.”

  • atmosphere

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    60% positive mentions, 40% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game creates a strong Japanese horror atmosphere through quiet, unsettling environments and supernatural encounters, effectively building tension. Its rural countryside and summer settings contribute to an odd, eerie ambiance, though some segments lean more towards humor and daylight rather than consistent spookiness. Overall, the atmosphere is praised for its unique blend of folklore-inspired horror and captivating scenery.

    • “Strong Japanese horror atmosphere, using quiet environments and unsettling moments to build tension.”
    • “Overall: Hachishakusama delivers an interesting, odd atmospheric take on Japanese folklore, with its unsettling summer setting and supernatural encounters doing most of the heavy lifting.”
    • “Jokes aside, her cute design and the gameplay are awesome, but the rural countryside atmosphere is hands down incredible.”

  • humor

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

    The game's humor is a mix of quirky glitches, playful and sometimes risqué elements, creating a generally funny and lighthearted tone despite occasional spooky moments.

    • “It's a funny little game, sure it's gooner bait, and sure there is one achievement in particular that is a little, uhm, well, pervy haha.”
    • “Pretty funny at times.”
    • “Some nighttime segments have a spooky atmosphere but most of the game is done in a humorous way and in broad daylight.”

  • optimization

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

    The game initially faced performance issues and stuttering due to poor optimization, but recent updates have improved stability. However, it still uses an unexpectedly high amount of GPU resources despite no noticeable visual impact.

    • “It's just that badly optimized.”
    • “The game also suffers from some performance issues and stuttering, so I'd appreciate further optimization.”
    • “After the latest update the performance issues were fixed, it's still using my GPU unexpectedly much, but it's visually not noticeable anymore.”

  • music

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

    The music in the game is well-received and enhances the overall experience, complementing the storytelling effectively.

    • “Great games with good storytelling and music.”
    • “The music is also a bonus when it plays.”

  • grinding

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

    Grinding in the game is somewhat tedious, particularly due to slow world navigation, and a sprint toggle would have improved the overall experience.

  • replayability

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

    The game offers limited replayability, mainly appealing to players interested in experiencing both endings and completing any missed achievements. Beyond these goals, there is little incentive to replay.

    • “There is no real replay value beyond getting both endings and collecting achievements if you missed any.”

  • stability

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

    The game's stability is generally solid, though occasional visual glitches occur, such as Hachishaku's skin sometimes clipping through her dress, creating a minor but noticeable visual oddity.

  • character development

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

    Users praised the character development, particularly highlighting the impressive and appealing design of Hachishaku.

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Hachishakusama | 八尺様がいた夏休み is a survival shooter game with horror, comedy, violence and erotic themes. Common tags for Hachishakusama | 八尺様がいた夏休み include indie, exploration, nature, cute, dark comedy and others.

Hachishakusama | 八尺様がいた夏休み is available on PC, Steam Deck and Windows.

Hachishakusama | 八尺様がいた夏休み was released on July 30, 2026.

Hachishakusama | 八尺様がいた夏休み was developed by Fukachi World.

Hachishakusama | 八尺様がいた夏休み has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Hachishakusama | 八尺様がいた夏休み for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Hachishakusama | 八尺様がいた夏休み is a single player game.

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