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Tsugunohi -The Chamber of Phantom Name-

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90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

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Tsugunohi -The Chamber of Phantom Name- is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Vaka Game Magazine and was released on April 17, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

■ABOUT THIS GAMEThe "Tsugunohi" series, renowned for its simple yet terrifying gameplay of just walking left, introduces its newest entry, "Tsugunohi -The Chamber of Phantom Name-," now available on Steam! The gameplay is simple: just use the arrow keys to move the protagonist. There are no complicated controls required. After a year of silence, a new "Tsugunohi" is…

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90%
Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews
story4 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions
  • The game features a heavy story focus with a fascinating concept, making it one of the most ambitious entries in the Tsugunohi series.
  • Visuals and atmosphere have significantly improved, creating a creepy and engaging experience that keeps players on edge.
  • The balance between character development, plot, and suspense is well-executed, making it feel like an immersive horror movie.
  • The game can be confusing and requires a deep understanding of Japanese kanji, which may alienate some players.
  • Some players found the gameplay boring and felt that they needed to search for more details to fully understand the story.
  • While the game has fewer jumpscares than previous entries, some players felt that the scares were predictable and lacked impact.
  • story
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in this game is praised for its cultural depth and engaging premise, centering on Kana Sakuragi's life changes in a renovated house. Reviewers highlight its ambitious narrative, clever twists, and a well-rounded epilogue that enhances the overall experience, making it a strong recommendation for fans of Japanese horror stories. The game is noted for its heavier focus on plot and character development compared to earlier entries in the series.

    • “The story is very interesting by Tsugunohi standards, with the story having some clever twists and an engaging premise, akin to The Call from Showa (another of the more story-driven Tsugunohi games).”
    • “The most ambitious mainline Tsugunohi to date: remarkably heavy story focus on a fascinating concept I'd never heard of before (the titular 'phantom name')... & sometimes you go right instead of left.”
    • “Our story focuses on Kana Sakuragi, a recent university graduate, as she begins her new life in a renovated old house.”
    • “It focused on introducing the characters, the environment, and the tense sensation, so it is a bit more plot-heavy than initial games.”
  • graphics
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game have significantly improved, showcasing a blend of uncanny and uncomfortable imagery that enhances the overall experience. This evolution reflects the series' growth, moving away from silly visuals and cheap jump scares to deliver more engaging storytelling through its visuals.

    • “The visuals continue to improve, with much of the imagery being equal parts uncanny and uncomfortable; this is unlike earlier games, where some of the 'spooks' looked borderline silly.”
    • “The visuals continue to improve, with much of the imagery being equal parts uncanny (looking at you, landlady!) and uncomfortable; this is unlike earlier games, where some of the 'spooks' looked borderline silly.”
    • “This game shows that the series has evolved, with newer entries telling more engaging stories combined with fewer 'cheap' jumpscares and improved visuals.”
    • “There seems to be a lack of effort on graphics.”
  • gameplay
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of the tsugunohi games is characterized by simple mechanics, primarily involving walking left, and is well-known for its numerous jumpscares, making it a popular choice among vtubers and influencers for streaming content.

    • “The Tsugunohi games are famous for their copious number of jumpscares and simple gameplay, which always involves just walking left, making it popular fodder for VTubers and other influencers.”
    • “The gameplay is engaging and keeps you on your toes with unexpected twists and turns.”
    • “I love how the gameplay mechanics are easy to pick up, yet they offer a depth that keeps you coming back for more.”
    • “The Tsugunohi games are famous for their copious number of jumpscares and simple gameplay, which always involves just walking left - making it popular fodder for VTubers and other influencers.”
    • “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
    • “I found the controls to be unresponsive at times, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers praise the game's atmosphere for its effective balance between immersive world-building and predictable jump scares, creating a tension-filled experience that enhances the overall gameplay.

    • “The balance between the atmospheric building and the scares was perfect; you can always predict when they come.”
    • “The balance between the atmosphere building and the scares was perfect, but you can always predict when they come.”
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Tsugunohi -The Chamber of Phantom Name- is a action adventure game.

Tsugunohi -The Chamber of Phantom Name- is available on PC and Windows.

Tsugunohi -The Chamber of Phantom Name- was released on April 17, 2025.

Tsugunohi -The Chamber of Phantom Name- was developed by Vaka Game Magazine.

Tsugunohi -The Chamber of Phantom Name- has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its graphics.

Tsugunohi -The Chamber of Phantom Name- is a single player game.

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