Kuchisake Onna

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Kuchisake Onna is a single player action game. It was developed by George Constantinou and was released on October 9, 2018. It received positive reviews from players.

In "Kuchisake Onna," you awaken with amnesia in a mysterious location filled with strange noises and supernatural phenomena. The game features an atmospheric environment, intelligent enemy AI, and a compelling story told in proper English. With puzzles that "make sense" and no cheap jump scares, the gameplay lasts approximately 30 minutes and is not based on the urban legend, but instead uses the Kuchisake Onna spirit as the enemy.

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Audience ScoreBased on 52 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

The game offers a few heart-pounding moments and is easy to pick up, making it accessible for players.
For its low price, the game provides a decent amount of entertainment and some enjoyable puzzles.
The atmosphere is dark and intense, with a few effective jump scares that can create a thrilling experience.

The game suffers from numerous bugs, including AI issues and poor navigation due to overly dark environments.
Gameplay is repetitive and uninspired, with a lack of engaging storytelling and poorly designed puzzles.
The game is very short, lasting around 30 minutes, which may leave players wanting more substance and depth.

story
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The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it unengaging and lacking depth, particularly criticizing the repetitive and unimaginative storytelling notes. Conversely, others appreciated the folklore elements and found the narrative easy to follow, suggesting that the experience can be enjoyable if players engage with the notes. Overall, the story's effectiveness seems to depend on individual player investment.
- “Very good game about the folklore story.”
- “And the story was easy to follow!”
- “This game has an interesting story and the enemy AI is decent; the game depends on whether or not you read the notes, but it is still very enjoyable. It got me looking over my shoulders, that's for sure.”
- “Back to the lack of immersion, I've found that the puzzles beforehand being so poor contributed to that, but so did the notes describing a boring plot about obtaining immortality that had absolutely no narrative hook or personality.”
- “Super short (30 minutes) with repetitive gameplay and extremely unimaginative storytelling notes.”
- “This game has an interesting story and the enemy AI is decent, but the game depends on whether or not you read the notes; it is still very enjoyable.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is characterized by its smooth mechanics and intense atmosphere, though it is criticized for being short (approximately 30 minutes) and repetitive, with a lack of imaginative storytelling. Despite these drawbacks, some players find it thrilling and immersive, highlighting the effectiveness of the monster design. Overall, opinions are mixed, with some praising it as a standout experience while others note its limitations.
- “Gameplay is easy and smooth, the atmosphere is dark and intense, and the monster is perfect.”
- “This is the best game I have ever played in my life; in the first 10 minutes of gameplay, I was completely immersed. 10/10.”
- “Super short (30 minutes) with repetitive gameplay and extremely unimaginative storytelling.”
- “Gameplay mechanics are well done.”
- “Super short (30 minutes) with repetitive gameplay and extremely unimaginative storytelling.”
graphics
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The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some users praising them as incredible and great, while others criticize them as bad or merely functional and unexceptional. Overall, the visual presentation appears to vary significantly in quality, impacting players' experiences differently.
- “Graphics are incredible!”
- “Graphics are great, gameplay is solid.”
- “The graphics are poorly designed.”
- “The visuals lack detail and polish.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and uninspired.”
music
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The music in the game, particularly from the light containment zone, has received high praise for its impactful and loud presence, with some users humorously noting its intensity. Overall, it seems to enhance the gaming experience significantly.
- “The best part was the music from the Light Containment Zone.”
- “The music is so loud upon opening the game that it cured my dog's deafness.”
- “The music is so loud upon opening the game, it cured my dog's deafness.”
humor
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The humor in the game is primarily derived from its numerous bugs and amusing typos, which add an unexpected comedic element to the experience.
- “There are a lot of bugs though, and quite a few funny typos.”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere is consistently described as dark and intense, effectively enhancing the gameplay experience. Players appreciate the seamless gameplay alongside the well-crafted presence of the monster, which contributes to the overall immersive environment.
- “The atmosphere is dark and intense, perfectly complementing the gameplay and the design of the monster.”