SHINONOME : Rainy Night Manor

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SHINONOME : Rainy Night Manor is a single player survival role playing game with horror, anime and historical themes. It was developed by WODAN, Inc. and was released on November 10, 2022. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Shinonome is a roguelike game based around the concept of a haunted house from the Japanese Edo period.

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Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

Shinonome features a unique gameplay loop that combines survival horror with strategic resource management, making it both challenging and engaging.
The game boasts beautiful art and sound design, creating an immersive atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
With a variety of modes including a story campaign and randomly generated dungeons, Shinonome offers replayability and encourages players to optimize their strategies.

The game suffers from bugs and inconsistencies in gameplay mechanics, which can lead to frustrating moments and hinder the overall experience.
Some pre-made levels are criticized for being overly punishing and requiring specific solutions, which can detract from the enjoyment of trial and error.
As it is still in early access, there are concerns about the game's future development and whether it will receive the necessary updates to address its issues.

story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
58%
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The game's story centers around Yono, the main character, who navigates various scenarios to exorcise spirits and escape haunted houses, providing a mix of handcrafted and randomly generated missions. While some players find the story enjoyable, they note that it could benefit from more depth, and the difficulty spikes in later missions can be quite challenging. Overall, the narrative offers a unique experience, though some aspects remain confusing.
- “In this story, Yono, the main character, goes through different scenarios in which she must exorcise ayakashi (spirits) and escape the haunted houses she finds herself in.”
- “Honestly, I wasn't expecting much at first, but in later story missions, the game can get quite difficult, with some parts being unforgiving on a first attempt.”
- “There is a story mode where the buildings are pre-set and the layouts, monsters, and items are all the same; however, there are modes where everything is also random.”
- “I think it could use a bit more story, but other than that I'd recommend it to anyone who likes the style.”
- “There is a story mode where the buildings are pre-set and the layouts/monsters/items are all the same; however, there are modes where everything is also random.”
- “There is also a story mode that has unchanging levels.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
33%
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The gameplay is characterized by a unique and engaging loop that combines interesting mechanics, such as sound-based enemy identification, with a beautifully crafted atmosphere. However, players have reported bugs and frustrating moments, particularly with certain mechanics like the shuriken, which can detract from the overall experience, especially given the game's challenging difficulty. Despite these issues, many find the gameplay fun and addictive, with well-balanced mechanics and helpful tutorial missions.
- “I think this game has a really cool and unique idea for a gameplay loop.”
- “Very fun little game, not too scary and has really addicting mechanics!”
- “The setting is awesome, the atmosphere is gorgeous and the mechanics are well balanced.”
- “Not in a game crashes losing save file way (though the game did once crash on me and lost me about 2-3 hours worth of progress at the start, which was a bug at the time, probably fixed by now), but in a general gameplay loop being kind of super buggy.”
- “One of the worst examples of this is a particular mechanic with the shuriken.”
- “It's small little irritations like that that hamper a lot of the aspects of the gameplay and lead to extremely frustrating moments, especially because this game's difficulty is brutal.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report that the game exhibits several bugs that affect the gameplay experience, including occasional crashes that can result in lost progress. While some issues may have been addressed in updates, the overall stability remains a concern for players.
- “The first one is that it's kind of buggy.”
- “Not in a game-crashing, losing save file way (though the game did once crash on me and lost about 2-3 hours worth of progress at the start, which was a bug at the time, probably fixed by now), but in a general gameplay loop that is kind of super buggy.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its stunning setting and gorgeous visuals, complemented by well-balanced mechanics. Additionally, the audio enhances the overall experience, contributing to a captivating and immersive environment.
- “The setting is awesome, the atmosphere is gorgeous, and the mechanics are well balanced.”
- “Overall, the audio is nice as well as the art style, making for an atmospheric game.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics and backgrounds are highly praised for their artistic style, contributing to an immersive atmosphere in the game. Overall, the visual presentation is complemented by a pleasing audio experience.
- “I especially like the graphics and backgrounds.”
- “Overall, the audio is nice as well as the art style, making for an atmospheric game.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is praised for enhancing the overall atmosphere, contributing significantly to the immersive experience.
- “Together with the music, they create a really nice atmosphere.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the game highly replayable due to its dynamic nature, with each playthrough offering a unique experience that keeps the gameplay fresh and engaging.
- “The mode in general is pretty fun and infinitely replayable since every instance is different.”
- “Each playthrough offers a unique experience, making it hard to put down.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes keeps me coming back for more.”

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SHINONOME : Rainy Night Manor is a survival role playing game with horror, anime and historical themes.

SHINONOME : Rainy Night Manor is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

On average players spend around 24 hours playing SHINONOME : Rainy Night Manor.

SHINONOME : Rainy Night Manor was released on November 10, 2022.

SHINONOME : Rainy Night Manor was developed by WODAN, Inc..

SHINONOME : Rainy Night Manor has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

SHINONOME : Rainy Night Manor is a single player game.

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