- November 9, 2023
- 07th Expansion
Higurashi When They Cry Hou+
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Higurashi When They Cry Hou+ is a single player action game with horror, fantasy, drama and thriller themes. It was developed by 07th Expansion and was released on November 9, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.
In Higurashi When They Cry $$COLLABORATE$$, players explore four new chapters in the Hinamizawa tragedy. The virus outbreak in "Higurashi When They Cry Outbreak" threatens the town, while "Hinamizawa Bus Stop" offers a glimpse into the series' origin. The fragment "Higurashi When They Cry Mehagashi Chapter" is an additional Hou+ scenario, leading to a tragic outcome. This final installment promises to conclude the storylines and uncover new secrets in the world of Higurashi.
- Hinamizawa Bus Stop is a fascinating exploration of the origins of the Higurashi story, providing a nostalgic experience for fans.
- Outbreak and its sequel Kamikashimashi introduce new elements and characters, making for an engaging read despite some pacing issues.
- The After Party offers a touching reflection on Ryukishi's journey and the impact of the series, adding depth to the overall experience.
- Many of the side stories, particularly Mehagashi, are criticized for excessive fan service and uncomfortable themes, detracting from the overall narrative quality.
- Outbreak is seen as a rushed and less compelling addition compared to the original arcs, failing to capture the same level of investment and intrigue.
- The game suffers from translation issues and typos, which can distract from the reading experience and diminish the overall quality.
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The story aspect of the game is a mixed bag, with some segments like "Hinamizawa Bus Stop" providing intriguing insights into the origins of the Higurashi narrative, while others, such as "Outbreak," are criticized for feeling rushed and lacking the depth of earlier entries. Many reviewers note that while these side stories may appeal to die-hard fans, they often fail to meet the quality of the main series, with some chapters feeling unnecessary or overly convoluted. Overall, the collection offers a blend of familiar themes and new elements, but its value is primarily for those already invested in the Higurashi universe.
“The next major story chunk is 'Hinamizawa Bus Stop', a stage play translated into the visual novel format that apparently is the original work that branched out into everything.”
“This story follows yet another alternate universe, in which it begins with an entire village under intense quarantine and spirals into a disease-ridden apocalypse scenario, bringing in lore we're already familiar with in regards to a certain syndrome and how it spreads, and mixing it with new information regarding Hanyuu's possible origins and beings like her.”
“Outbreak and its second half Kamikashimashi were a surprisingly fun read with surprising new elements, and Hinamizawa Bus Stop was very interesting to see what the original prototype of the story looks like.”
“If you're wondering whether this is worth reading after the main Higurashi story, it's not and you shouldn't.”
“It is maybe telling that most of the positive reviews have nothing to do with this chapter of side stories in particular and is instead about people jokingly giving this game a positive review because it is more Higurashi, that they loved revisiting it, or whatever, but the outbreak storyline just contains so much wrong in it I find it baffling how someone who is even nostalgic could think it meets with Higurashi's previous level of quality.”
“Some of the character names are familiar, but the story itself is considered non-canon for a reason.”
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Higurashi When They Cry Hou+ is a action game with horror, fantasy, drama and thriller themes.
Higurashi When They Cry Hou+ is available on PC, Mac OS, Steam Deck, Windows and others.
Higurashi When They Cry Hou+ was released on November 9, 2023.
Higurashi When They Cry Hou+ was developed by 07th Expansion.
Higurashi When They Cry Hou+ has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.
Higurashi When They Cry Hou+ is a single player game.
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