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Purgatory -NARAKU-

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97%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
97% User Score Based on 136 reviews

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Purgatory -NARAKU- is a single player role playing game with horror and violence themes. It was developed by Gotcha Gotcha Games and was released on June 27, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

This is a survival horror action game in which a young girl "Enri" tries to escape from a mysterious facility filled with blood and madness. The story begins with many mysteries, and the mysteries are revealed little by little as the game progresses. The game includes elements such as escaping from monsters, searching for items, and solving puzzles. Controls Cursor keys: Move Shift…

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97%Audience ScoreBased on 136 reviews
story8 positive mentions
atmosphere3 negative mentions
  • Atmospheric and tense survival horror experience with a strong old-school RPG Maker charm.
  • Engaging story and lore expansion with multiple unique endings that encourage replayability.
  • Beautifully redone art style and additional content that enhances the original game.
  • Very short gameplay length and can feel rushed; some content feels underdeveloped without knowledge of sequels.
  • Language barrier due to Japanese-only support at launch, making story and lore difficult to fully understand without translation.
  • Some puzzles and backtracking can be tedious or frustrating, with occasional inconvenient game design choices.

  • story

    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    36% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 14% negative mentions

    The story is praised for its mysterious, atmospheric narrative that explores themes of human cruelty, guilt, and escape through minimalistic yet intriguing storytelling. Fans appreciate the lore and character depth, though understanding some plot elements requires playing or viewing the sequel. Despite limited language support, the story's engaging, subtle horror and emotional impact make it a standout aspect of the game.

    • “The story begins shrouded in mystery, revealing fragments of truth and horror as the player progresses deeper into its grim corridors.”
    • “It is a story about escape, but also about revelation—every discovery bringing Enri closer to the truth and deeper into madness.”
    • “A really good story, I love Enri so much, I can't wait to see more of her in the sequels.”
    • “My one problem with this game is that you won't understand the extra storyline plot without playing Purgatory 2 or watching a playthrough of Purgatory 2.”
    • “The game looks great, but as a fan of the first version and its sequel, I can't praise the story enough; the only thing missing is English language support. For an English speaker, it might not be as enjoyable as for someone who knows Japanese.”
    • “I'm assuming the sequels delve deeper into the story and flesh it out, but unfortunately, there is no remake of the sequel available yet on Steam (you can probably find it on the developer's website or download it separately somewhere else).”

  • atmosphere

    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    20% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 30% negative mentions

    The game delivers a strong, immersive atmosphere with a classic RPG Maker charm and a focus on psychological horror, tension, and subtle storytelling reminiscent of Japanese survival horror. While some praise its oppressive and creepy mood, others find the atmosphere uninspired and note a jarring shift in the narrative that affects the overall experience. Overall, its minimalist design effectively enhances the horror ambiance despite some gameplay and pacing shortcomings.

    • “A small indie horror game made with RPG Maker, but it knows exactly what matters most in horror: atmosphere.”
    • “Purgatory -naraku- is notable for being developed with RPG Maker MZ, yet it pushes the boundaries of what the engine can achieve in creating oppressive atmosphere and dread.”
    • “Puzzles are rudimentary, lots of backtracking, and uninspired atmosphere and enemy designs.”
    • “Scariness: 4/10 (creepy atmosphere, few mild chase sequences)”
    • “The combination of its minimalist mechanics, grim storytelling, and oppressive atmosphere makes it a chilling testament to the enduring power of psychological horror in its purest form.”

  • gameplay

    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    38% positive mentions, 24% neutral mentions, 38% negative mentions

    The gameplay emphasizes classic Japanese survival horror elements, focusing on atmosphere, vulnerability, and puzzle-solving without relying on combat, creating a tense and immersive experience. However, some players find the second half lacking in gameplay, shifting to lore-heavy segments that feel disconnected from the first part. Overall, the experience is relatively short with limited replayability, appealing mainly to fans of psychological horror.

    • “The gameplay captures the essence of classic Japanese survival horror, focusing on atmosphere, vulnerability, and puzzle-solving rather than direct combat.”
    • “Every mechanical choice serves to remind players of their fragility—there are no overpowered weapons or easy escapes, only determination and the will to survive.”
    • “The combination of its minimalist mechanics, grim storytelling, and oppressive atmosphere makes it a chilling testament to the enduring power of psychological horror in its purest form.”
    • “The first half is a decent atmospheric puzzle-solving game, but the second half switches to a different protagonist with a zero-gameplay lore dump that has nothing to do with the first part.”
    • “However, it's missing some of the gameplay.”
    • “The gameplay is expected to be relatively short with little replayability, similar to the original even with new content.”

  • graphics

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    75% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 25% negative mentions

    The graphics feature an enhanced and expanded art style with new hand-drawn artwork by the developer, offering a fresh visual experience. However, some users feel the original visuals were stronger overall and note that certain elements, like the menu screen art, have been reduced or altered. Despite these points, the updated graphics are generally appreciated for adding depth and extra content to the remake.

    • “Pretty good remake which expands the lore from the original, enhanced art style and teases a potential remake for Purgatory 2.”
    • “You can see not only the updated graphics, but the new drawn art made by the developer.”
    • “Very good game, but now with better art style and more extra content.”
    • “Though I do think that the original had better visuals for the most part, and I am a bit disappointed that the menu screen art only appears on the save menu now instead of whenever you pause the game, and that Will didn’t get his own menu screen art.”

  • humor

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Users appreciated the humor tied to character interactions and name-related jokes, particularly enjoying the witty conflict around naming in the sequel. They found the playful treatment of names amusing and expressed interest in a follow-up featuring a new, humorously named protagonist.

  • grinding

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Grinding in the game is marked by long, tedious puzzles and frequent backtracking, which many players find repetitive and tiring.

    • “The puzzles that use the 3 pages (a, b, and c) were pretty long and tedious, but my main issue was the placement of them.”
    • “Speaking of which, there is plenty of backtracking in this game, and it gets tedious.”

  • character development

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Users appreciate the intriguing story and well-designed characters, which effectively engage them and leave them eager for more development.

  • replayability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game's replayability remains limited, similar to the original, despite the addition of new content. Players should consider this short playtime and minimal replay value when deciding whether to purchase.

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Purgatory -NARAKU- is a role playing game with horror and violence themes. Common tags for Purgatory -NARAKU- include 2d and female protagonist.

Purgatory -NARAKU- is available on PC and Windows.

Purgatory -NARAKU- was released on June 27, 2024.

Purgatory -NARAKU- was developed by Gotcha Gotcha Games.

Purgatory -NARAKU- has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Purgatory -NARAKU- for its story but disliked it for its atmosphere.

Purgatory -NARAKU- is a single player game.

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