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The Little Tomb: The Maholova Club and the Search for a Dead Body

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100% User Score Based on 17 reviews

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The Little Tomb: The Maholova Club and the Search for a Dead Body is a single player action game with mystery and comedy themes. It was developed by CAVYHOUSE and was released on September 9, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"Is there a dead body who'd like to be buried in me?" This is a coming-of-age adventure of a young boy who believes he's an ancient tomb! As Kofun, interact with all sorts of characters and objects. Gain points and spend them on new skills and hints to show Kofun a world of new experiences!

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story4 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions
  • The game features a charming and unique story that combines elements of adventure, friendship, and exploration, making it a delightful experience.
  • The visuals are crisp and vividly lit, enhancing the quirky atmosphere, while the Japanese voice acting and soundtrack add to the overall charm.
  • It offers a light-hearted narrative with reflections on history and identity, making it both entertaining and educational.
  • The game suffers from technical issues, including optimization problems, typos in translation, and a UI that can be intrusive.
  • Exploration feels restricted and awkward, with some players finding the pacing slow, especially in the initial hour.
  • The gameplay mechanics are minimal, which may not appeal to those looking for a more interactive experience.
  • story
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story centers on Kofun's journey of self-discovery and friendship as he explores his town with Haniwa, aiming to fulfill his dream of becoming a great tomb. It is described as a charming, light-hearted coming-of-age tale with a touch of drama, ultimately concluding in a satisfying manner. Overall, players find it to be one of the best narratives they've experienced this year.

    • “The story follows Kofun as he discovers more about himself and the world around him in a more positive way thanks to his new friends.”
    • “Really charming game with the best story I've played this year.”
    • “The game tells a light coming-of-age story with a touch of drama, but overall, it maintains a childish and light-hearted tone throughout the whole game.”
  • graphics
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics are praised for their crisp, vividly lit 3D style and realistic environments, which exceed expectations for a smaller project. However, some users experienced issues with text readability and had to lower graphics settings to address these problems. Overall, the charming visuals contribute positively to the gaming experience.

    • “On the technical side of things, the game is rendered in a crisp, vividly lit 3D graphical style with realistic environments, something that I wouldn't normally associate with this sort of small, quirky project.”
    • “The graphics are outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games, making the overall experience feel less immersive.”
    • “The character models are poorly designed and lack any real depth, which detracts from the overall visual appeal of the game.”
    • “The environments feel bland and uninspired, with repetitive textures that make exploration feel tedious.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally well-received, featuring a nice soundtrack that complements the cute characters and offbeat themes. Additionally, the Japanese voice acting is praised for its quality, enhancing the overall auditory experience.

    • “The Japanese voice acting seems well done to my English ears, and the music is good as well.”
    • “The soundtrack is nice.”
    • “Cute characters and typically offbeat cavyhouse music bring it all together.”
  • gameplay
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is primarily focused on narrative, lasting around 5 to 6 hours, with minimal mechanics that involve exploration and interaction with the environment. While some players feel the game underutilizes its unique mechanics, others appreciate the simplicity and immersive nature of the interactions.

    • “The game doesn't have much in the way of game mechanics -- you mostly just run around and interact with things in the environment -- but that's my favorite thing to do in games, so this was perfect for me!”
    • “This is mostly a 5-to-6-hour-long narrative game with some light gameplay elements.”
    • “The game doesn’t really take advantage of its unique mechanics.”
    • “The game doesn't have much in the way of game mechanics -- you mostly just run around and interact with things in the environment.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The optimization of the game is generally considered subpar, with many users expressing dissatisfaction with its performance.

  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its wholesome and adorable writing, which serves as an uplifting reminder to persevere and maintain a positive outlook.

    • “The writing was super wholesome and adorable, and a lovely reminder to keep trucking with your best foot forward.”
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The Little Tomb: The Maholova Club and the Search for a Dead Body is a action game with mystery and comedy themes.

The Little Tomb: The Maholova Club and the Search for a Dead Body is available on PC and Windows.

The Little Tomb: The Maholova Club and the Search for a Dead Body was released on September 9, 2025.

The Little Tomb: The Maholova Club and the Search for a Dead Body was developed by CAVYHOUSE.

The Little Tomb: The Maholova Club and the Search for a Dead Body has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its graphics.

The Little Tomb: The Maholova Club and the Search for a Dead Body is a single player game.

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