No Ghost in Stay Home
- June 4, 2021
- Midori Games / みどりげーむず
Get on Steam"No Ghost in Stay Home" is a visual novel game where you play as Mitori, a girl who moves into a haunted apartment. You'll navigate daily life and friendships while uncovering the mystery behind the rumored ghost. The game features multiple endings based on your choices throughout the story.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a variety of interesting endings, making it fun to experiment and see what happens next.
- The art style is cute and the game successfully balances wholesome moments with a touch of spookiness.
- Quick gameplay sessions of about 3 minutes each are appealing for players looking for a short and engaging experience.
- Finding all the endings can become repetitive and some players may find the waiting for events to unfold boring.
- Certain mechanics, like managing the haunting level, can be confusing and may detract from the overall experience.
- Some players reported technical issues, including errors that prevented the game from running properly.
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is engaging and enjoyable, featuring a variety of interesting endings that keep players curious about what will happen next. However, the search for the final elusive endings can become repetitive, especially with some of the more abstract mechanics involved.
“Searching for the last few elusive endings can get a bit repetitive, however, particularly with some of the more abstract mechanics such as the haunting level.”
“Searching for the last few elusive endings can get a bit repetitive, however, particularly with some of the more abstract mechanics such as haunting level.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is noted to be effective, eliciting genuine laughter and amusement, particularly highlighted by a memorable moment involving a clown's demise that provoked a mix of humor and unexpected feelings.
“When the clown died, I was having funny feelings in my stomach.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a blend of wholesome elements intertwined with moments of spookiness and genuine disturbance, creating a unique atmosphere. Players appreciate the protagonist's struggle to maintain goodness amidst these contrasting feelings, enhancing the overall emotional depth of the experience.
“Wholesome yet not afraid to be a little spooky, or even genuinely a bit disturbing.”
“She does her best to be good by sitting still and not touching anything.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized by a simple aesthetic that effectively conveys a sense of dread throughout the gameplay experience.
“Whilst the graphics may appear simple, they convey dread that permeates through each game.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The atmosphere in "No Ghost in Stay Home" is primarily driven by a sense of tension and unease, with minor jump scares complementing the overall horror experience. Reviewers emphasize that the game's chilling ambiance is its standout feature, effectively immersing players in a haunting environment.
“No Ghost in Stay Home contains some minor jump scares, but most of the horror is focused on the atmosphere.”
