Suhoshin

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"Suhoshin" is a single-player mystery visual novel game set in a Korean-inspired village where a series of mysterious deaths occur. As the protagonist, Yuri, a guard, you must investigate and uncover the truth. The game features multiple branching paths, Korean terminology index, the ability to fix mistakes, beautiful art, and detailed character expressions, all designed by renowned artist Kageyoshi.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 35 reviews

story12 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features stunning art and character designs, capturing the aesthetics of medieval Korea beautifully.
The unique setting in historical Joseon Korea provides an interesting backdrop for the mystery, along with a helpful in-game cultural encyclopedia.
The music and atmosphere are well-crafted, enhancing the overall experience and immersing players in the story.

The story is simplistic and lacks depth, with limited character development and a straightforward plot that may not engage all players.
There is no voice acting, which detracts from immersion, and the game feels short compared to other visual novels in the genre.
Player choices have minimal impact on the story, leading to a linear experience that may disappoint those looking for more branching paths.

story
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
52%
10%
The story is set in ancient Korea and revolves around a young officer investigating mysterious murders in his home village, blending historical drama with supernatural elements. While the narrative features interesting characters and a unique cultural backdrop, many reviewers found it simplistic and linear, lacking depth and investment despite some clever twists. Overall, the game is enjoyable for its atmosphere and visuals, but the story may not fully satisfy those seeking a more complex plot.
- “The story blends historical drama with supernatural elements, offering a tense and engaging narrative.”
- “The story is interesting, with great characters and a great look into old Korean culture and folklore.”
- “I found the premise very interesting right out of the bat, with the main plot starting to progress with little delay to get you in on the rhythm of the story.”
- “While the visuals are great, the story is, sadly, quite lackluster for my preference.”
- “There's nothing specific I can point to that makes this only an adequate story; in my opinion, it's just lacking a certain spark or reason for my investment that it would require to be a truly great experience.”
- “I was a little bit let down by the actual mystery in the story.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
82%
27%
The music in the game is widely praised for its sweeping, calming, and authentic quality, enhancing the overall atmosphere and immersion. While some users noted the lack of voice-over as a minor drawback, the soundtrack and art, particularly the character designs and traditional Korean elements, contribute significantly to the game's appeal. Overall, the combination of beautiful visuals and fitting music creates a comfortable and engaging experience for players.
- “The scenes are accompanied by just incredible sweeping music, tense when it needs to be.”
- “The art for the characters and backgrounds is very beautiful and the soundtrack has very calming songs for the parts that evoke this feeling; reading along felt very comfortable while listening to the tracks.”
- “The absolute best thing about this game is its technicalities - the character designs are very good, the background designs are great, and the music is incredible.”
- “The music is constantly being reused throughout the game.”
- “The soundtrack lacks variety and quickly becomes repetitive.”
- “The audio design feels uninspired and fails to enhance the overall experience.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful cartoon style, detailed artwork, and vibrant character designs, particularly highlighting traditional Korean costumes. The visuals effectively capture the period's aesthetics, contributing to an overall impressive artistic presentation.
- “Nice music and artwork, especially the characters with their various traditional Korean costumes.”
- “The game's art is beautifully detailed, capturing the period's aesthetics, and the characters are well-developed.”
- “Not to mention the beautiful art and clean visuals!”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
60%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users highlighting its engaging music and immersive storytelling that enhances the overall experience. Comparisons to other titles like Raging Loop emphasize its rich, historical mystery ambiance, although some note that the pacing can be slow at times. Overall, it offers a captivating environment for fans of visual novels.
- “This is mostly about enjoying the story and atmosphere.”
- “While the pacing can be slow at times, Suhoshin provides a rich, atmospheric experience for fans of historical mysteries and visual novels.”
- “Somewhat similar to Raging Loop, both in story beats, atmosphere, and the use of the flowchart.”
- “The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to immerse players in the world.”
- “Despite the intriguing premise, the overall atmosphere fails to evoke any real emotion or tension.”
- “The game’s atmosphere is inconsistent, swinging between dull moments and brief flashes of potential without ever fully realizing it.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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75%
The gameplay is primarily focused on exploring the narrative branches, with limited interactivity, reminiscent of titles like Raging Loop but shorter in length. The incorporation of "death" as a gameplay element is noted as clever, and the flowchart mechanic adds an interesting layer to the storytelling experience.
- “Story was good, and the flowchart was a cool mechanic.”
- “As for the game, the interactivity is very limited; the gameplay consists of exploring all the branches of the story.”
- “The interactivity is very limited; the gameplay consists of exploring all the branches of the story.”
- “The story itself reminded me a lot of some game mechanics I've recently run into; it's a bit like Raging Loop but definitely not as long.”
- “Without spoiling too much, I thought the way the gameplay element of 'death' was incorporated into the story was clever.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game excels in character development through impressive designs and a compelling story filled with intriguing twists, enhancing the overall experience. Players appreciate the high-quality art and music, which complement the character narratives effectively.
- “The absolute best thing about this game is its technicalities - the character designs are very good, the background designs are great, and the music is incredible.”
- “The story had some very cool twists which I won't spoil here, while the art and character design were A+.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is well-optimized for the Steam Deck, running smoothly without any performance issues or the need for additional configuration.
- “I played on the Steam Deck with no performance issues and no additional configuration required.”
- “The game runs smoothly on my low-end PC, showcasing excellent optimization.”
- “I appreciate how well the game is optimized for various hardware setups, making it accessible to a wider audience.”