High School Dirty Secrets

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High School Dirty Secrets is a single player action adventure game with horror and thriller themes. It was developed by Mitsuki Game Studio and was released on November 6, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

High School Dirty Secrets is a horror/puzzle adventure where Kasuga wakes up locked inside her high school with no memory of how she got there. As she searches for a way out, strange and unsettling events unfold, leading her to uncover dark secrets hidden within the school's walls.

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Audience ScoreBased on 19 reviews

graphics3 negative mentions

The game effectively builds a creepy atmosphere with unsettling visuals and sound design, enhancing the horror experience.
Puzzles are engaging and well-structured, providing a satisfying challenge that encourages exploration and observation.
The ability to switch between first-person and third-person views adds a unique dynamic to gameplay, balancing tension and comfort.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay and require restarts, detracting from the overall experience.
While the horror elements are present, they may not be intense enough for players seeking a more traditional survival horror experience.
The short runtime and limited replayability may leave some players wanting more depth and content.

story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is generally well-received, with players appreciating its creepiness and engaging elements, though some feel it could be more developed. While some reviewers describe it as standard and not particularly standout, others highlight its interesting narrative and the tension created by the AI hunting system. However, technical issues related to story progression have been noted, impacting the overall experience.
- “Really enjoyed this game, nice little simple puzzler with a good storyline.”
- “In terms of the horror aspect: there are some parts of the game that are seriously creepy, and the story is quite engaging.”
- “The story throughout the game is interesting, and it had me on the edge of my seat with the AI hunting system.”
- “The story could have been a little more fleshed out, but is one of the stronger points.”
- “[i]- story:[/i] nothing standout, just standard fare—5/10.”
- “[story spoiler] on the rooftop after 'try to remember' event—if you outrun the ghost girl, the story gets stuck.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The game's graphics feature a 3D anime art style that complements its atmospheric exploration and psychological themes, though opinions on the visuals are mixed, with some rating it a 6.5/10. Players appreciate the aesthetic and stability, particularly on higher-end hardware, while noting that the options menu could be better organized. Overall, the graphics contribute to the game's eerie ambiance and engaging puzzle-solving experience.
- “I'm getting lots of scary and suspenseful moments, and the puzzles are entertaining. I really like the game's aesthetic.”
- “In terms of stability and graphics, no complaints when run on a 5070 ti laptop.”
- “The 3D anime art style is okay and fits the vibe—6.5/10.”
- “The 'options' menu under 'gameplay' feels misplaced—stuff like FPS cap, V-Sync, and resolution should be under 'graphics/display'.”
- “While some revealing anime-style visuals are included, the main focus remains on atmosphere-driven exploration and psychological unease, making it suitable for those who want to enjoy quiet fear and mystery solving.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a strong focus on exploration and psychological unease, creating a sense of quiet fear and mystery. Reviewers note a good balance of tension and creepiness, complemented by engaging puzzles, though some feel the jump scares are limited. Overall, the atmosphere is well-received, enhancing the overall experience.
- “Good creepy atmosphere, and entertaining puzzles with okay difficulty to keep you exploring and not gimmicky.”
- “It had some pretty nice puzzles in a few areas and it has a good atmosphere, but it only jump scared me 3 times.”
- “While some revealing anime-style visuals are included, the main focus remains on atmosphere-driven exploration and psychological unease, making it suitable for those who want to enjoy quiet fear and mystery solving.”
- “[i]- horror atmosphere:[/i] builds decent tension; acceptable for what it is—6/10.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is well-optimized, allowing it to run smoothly on discrete GPUs and decent APUs without crashes, ensuring a stable performance experience for players.
- “It's well optimized enough that I wouldn't expect people to have any trouble running it with a discrete GPU or a decent APU.”
- “[i]Performance:[/i] Runs fine without crashes—stable enough to get through.”
- “The game suffers from severe optimization issues, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
- “Despite the interesting mechanics, the lack of proper optimization makes it nearly unplayable on lower-end systems.”
- “I experienced constant lag and long loading times, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers limited replayability, primarily through alternative endings, which some players feel does not justify its price.
- “There is no replayability other than alternate endings, and I think the game should be a little cheaper.”
- “Once you finish the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”
- “The lack of meaningful choices makes replaying the game feel pointless.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a straightforward puzzle-solving loop that involves encountering puzzles, hunting for items or clues, solving them, and then repeating the process. However, some users feel that the placement of certain options in the 'options' menu, such as FPS cap and resolution settings, is misplaced and would be better suited under 'graphics/display'.
- “The gameplay features a straightforward puzzle-solving loop: encounter a puzzle, hunt for items or clues, solve it, obtain a key or item, and then repeat.”
- “The options menu under gameplay feels misplaced; settings like FPS cap, V-Sync, and resolution should be categorized under graphics or display.”
- “The gameplay consists of a straightforward puzzle-solving loop: encounter a puzzle, hunt for items or clues, solve it, obtain a key or item, and repeat.”
- “The 'options' menu under 'gameplay' feels misplaced; settings like FPS cap, V-Sync, and resolution should be categorized under 'graphics/display'.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, leading to frequent forced restarts, which significantly impacts stability. Players are urging developers to address these issues with a patch.
- “Bugs and glitches galore, forcing multiple restarts.”
- “Devs, please patch those glitches.”