Urayama

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Urayama is a single player action game. It was developed by Yamoto and was released on August 26, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Urayama | ウラヤマ is a psychological J-horror game featuring students on summer vacation.StoryA student on summer vacation heads to Urayama, which is rumored to be haunted. He senses the presence of someone in Urayama.Game Features・Mainly a first person walking simulator. ・VHS effects (can be turned off in settings) ・Two endingsAbout the distribution of the gameWelcome. No prior notice is required. I…

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Indie

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Single-Player

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96%

Audience ScoreBased on 47 reviews

atmosphere4 positive mentions

The game features a surprisingly good atmosphere and level design for a short indie title, enhancing the horror experience.
Players appreciated the engaging storyline and the inclusion of multiple endings, which adds replay value.
The game is well-priced for its content, providing a fun and entertaining experience for fans of the J-horror genre.

The game is criticized for being very short, with some players wishing for more content and exploration opportunities.
There are complaints about the lack of guidance in gameplay, particularly regarding interactions and objectives.
Some players found the main character's reactions to horror elements to be unrealistic, detracting from the overall tension.

atmosphere
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of Urayama is widely praised for its immersive and eerie qualities, effectively combining elements of psychological horror with a nostalgic VHS aesthetic. Reviewers highlight the game's ability to create a creepy vibe through sound design and level layout, reminiscent of classic j-horror films, making it a compelling experience despite its short length. Overall, the game's atmosphere is considered a standout feature, enhancing the tension and engagement throughout.
- “Urayama is praised for its immersive and eerie atmosphere, intuitive controls, and engaging storyline.”
- “Great indie j-horror game, this game has all the hallmarks that you would expect from a good j-horror film, the creepy vibe, the jump scares, and the creepy atmosphere.”
- “- eerie and credible atmosphere”
- “Experience the eerie atmosphere of Japanese horror games.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
12%
38%
The story in the game is well-executed, featuring a macabre twist and an engaging narrative that builds tension effectively, though some players found the climax and resolution lacking impact. The immersive atmosphere and intuitive controls enhance the experience, making it a solid entry in the horror genre, despite its simplicity and predictability. Overall, it offers a compelling, albeit brief, horror story that allows for some unpredictability in its outcomes.
- “Good little horror story with a nice twist.”
- “Urayama is praised for its immersive and eerie atmosphere, intuitive controls, and engaging storyline.”
- “It's a great little story and I'm happy to see Yamato going in this direction.”
- “It builds decently and has a solid if unremarkable climax, but the wind-down and close lacked the punch it should've had, given the plot point it was delivering.”
- “Then the story goes one of two ways (as stated in the game features).”
- “- lunch break size story”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is characterized as a short but engaging experience, lasting around 30 minutes and offering two distinct endings, depending on player choices. The game is noted for its VHS-style presentation, appealing to fans of Japanese horror.
- “Good VHS J-horror game, 30 minutes of gameplay for 2 endings (if you don't retry from the start after getting one of the endings).”
- “I hope you enjoy my gameplay!”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics in the game are well-executed, contributing to an enjoyable short horror experience. However, some players expressed a desire for a longer gameplay duration.
- “The graphics were also well done.”
- “Good short horror game that was enjoyable to play, along with the game having good graphics; I just wish it was a bit longer.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's retro visual and audio design effectively enhances the horror experience, and it is reported to run smoothly on most systems, indicating good optimization.
- “The retro visual and audio design enhances the horror experience, and the game runs smoothly on most systems.”