Juken Jigoku
- January 16, 2020
- W&H Game Systems
Get on Steam"Juken Jigoku" is a horror game with a Japanese theme, where you play as a student who must break into his school at night to find exam questions and answers. The game features a first-person perspective, immersive story, retro aesthetics, and multiple endings based on your actions. It can be completed in 30-45 minutes, with additional features for extended gameplay.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a creepy atmosphere enhanced by the VHS filter, making it engaging for fans of horror walking simulators.
- The story, while short, is interesting and touches on themes of anxiety and student life, which some players found relatable.
- The graphics are well done, and the game runs smoothly without bugs, providing a decent experience for its price.
- The game is very short and lacks depth, with repetitive gameplay that can become tedious and boring.
- It is often too dark to see, making navigation difficult and detracting from the overall experience.
- Many players found it not scary at all, with minimal audio and a lack of real threats or engaging scares throughout the game.
- story20 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally perceived as short and lacking depth, with many players noting that it leaves key elements unexplained, such as the motivations of the ghosts and the background of the students. While some appreciate the atmosphere and the basic plot, others feel that it could have benefited from a more developed narrative to enhance the overall experience. The repetitive tasks and minimal horror elements further detract from the potential impact of the story.
“The story is interesting, and the atmosphere with the old VHS camera filter is really creepy.”
“It was a fun game, nice atmosphere, and the story was cool as well.”
“It has a nice story, and the environments and atmosphere are pretty creepy.”
“The game is okay; it is short and there is nothing special. When you finish the game, despite whatever ending, there is no explanation as to the things you experience in the school (cute anime ghost), and the story about the students isn't fully explained either.”
“You'll find notes that sort of tell a short story, but it doesn't really explain anything like what happened to the ghosts or why they are haunting the school.”
“This could have driven the point home regarding how stressed Japanese students can be by adding a very real tragedy to the story, one that many could relate to.”
- atmosphere13 mentions
- 69 % positive mentions
- 15 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is described as creepy and oppressive, enhanced by an old VHS camera filter that adds to the unsettling experience. While some players enjoyed the ambiance and found it fun, others felt it lacked depth and coherence compared to similar games by Chilla's Art, suggesting that more varied environments and a richer narrative would have improved the overall atmosphere.
“The story is interesting, and the atmosphere with the old VHS camera filter is really creepy.”
“I loved the oppressive atmosphere and the jump scares.”
“It has a nice story, and the environments and atmosphere are pretty creepy.”
“Having a bell chime every few minutes doesn't count as a spooky atmosphere.”
“I strongly recommend trying games developed by Chilla's Art instead; they are two developers from Japan, and their games have a similar atmosphere but with better visuals, more environments, and coherent stories with multiple endings.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally well-received, featuring a pleasing VHS film grain effect that enhances the atmosphere. However, some users suggest that similar games from Chilla's Art offer superior visuals, more diverse environments, and better storytelling. Overall, the game's graphics are considered good, particularly for those who may be hesitant about more intense horror visuals.
“The graphics are pretty good and I like the VHS film grain effect.”
“Nice graphics.”
“I strongly recommend trying games developed by Chilla's Art instead; they are two developers from Japan, and their games have a similar atmosphere but with better visuals, more environments, and coherent stories with multiple endings.”
“This game is less 'horror graphic' than other similar games, so if you are too scared to play horror games in general, this will probably be perfect for you.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and boring, leading to a lack of engagement in the gameplay.
“The gameplay is incredibly boring and tedious.”
“The grinding aspect makes the game feel like a chore rather than an enjoyable experience.”
“I found myself stuck in a repetitive loop that drained all the fun out of the game.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for being boring and tedious, leading to a lack of engagement for players.
“The gameplay is very boring and tedious.”
“The gameplay lacks excitement and feels repetitive.”
