SHIRIME: The Curse of Butt-Eye
- March 31, 2023
- 100 Creepy Tales
Get on Steam"Shirime: The Curse of Butt-Eye" is a horror game based on Japanese folklore, where you play as John, searching for your missing girlfriend Sharon in Shirime Forest. As the yokai Shirime stalks you, you must hide, run, and use your surroundings to survive while collecting pages to uncover Sharon's fate. The game features exploration, survival, and evasion gameplay.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features impressive graphics and well-made animations, enhancing the overall experience.
- The unique and humorous concept of being chased by a 'butt-eyed' monster adds a fun twist to the horror genre.
- Players report a thrilling experience filled with jump scares and campy voice acting, making it entertaining and memorable.
- The gameplay is criticized for being a clear rip-off of 'Slender: The Eight Pages', which feels overdone.
- Navigation can be frustrating, with players getting stuck and having to restart due to poor map design.
- Controller mechanics are poorly implemented, making it difficult to pan around the map and manage inventory effectively.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for being a derivative copy of "Slender: The Eight Pages," with many feeling that the mechanics are outdated and poorly executed, particularly the zoom in/out feature. Overall, the lack of originality and technical issues detract from the potential enjoyment of the game.
“Very clearly ripped off Slender: The Eight Pages, the gameplay of which has been overdone to death.”
“Additionally, the zoom in/out mechanic doesn't work as intended.”
“Had this not been a Slender ripoff with bad mechanics, it would have actually been a positive.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by the amusing character of the "butt-eyed man" and the entertaining sounds made by the monsters, contributing to an overall fun and funny experience that complements its horror elements. Players find the comedic aspects to be a standout feature, enhancing their enjoyment of the game.
“The idea of the monster was really funny and I loved the noises they made.”
“Overall though, 10/10 game: fun, funny, and definitely a good horror game overall.”
“The butt-eyed man is actually pretty funny; I love his voice.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players report a deeply emotional experience with the game, expressing a range of feelings from laughter to tears, and highlighting its ability to evoke nostalgia and fear reminiscent of childhood encounters with horror. Many consider it a standout title of the year, emphasizing its impactful storytelling and immersive atmosphere.
“10/10 best game of the year, really brought back horror into the light and made me feel like a child in a haunted house. Buy it and never regret it.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are highly praised, with users noting that they are extremely good, especially within the context of a somewhat large map. Overall, the visual quality contributes positively to the gaming experience.
“The game has some pretty good graphics in a somewhat large map.”
“Extremely good graphics!”
