Urayama

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Urayama is a single player casual simulation game with a horror theme. 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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Audience ScoreBased on 53 reviews

story5 positive mentions

The game delivers a strong atmospheric and eerie J-horror experience with a captivating and suspenseful storyline.
Easy-to-follow controls and good level design enhance the gameplay, with pleasant retro VHS-style visuals and sound design.
Multiple endings provide some replay value, and the game is recommended for fans of short indie horror walking simulators.

The game is very short, often completed within 30 minutes, which leaves players wanting more content and scares.
The story is somewhat simplistic and predictable, with a main character who appears unusually indifferent to supernatural events.
Limited interactivity and exploration, with a linear structure that may feel too basic or rushed to some players.

story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is straightforward and quickly understood, featuring a closed narrative with no cliffhangers and a clear, simple objective. While the plot is somewhat predictable and unremarkable, it is well-executed with engaging, macabre elements and a satisfying twist, creating a solid horror experience within a concise, "lunch break" length.
- “It's one of those games that you will understand the story very quickly; however, you're going to spend some time chewing over why things happened that way.”
- “This was the second Yamoto game I'd ever played (after Haunted Property) and I thought it was just as good as that game: the premise is well-executed, and plot beats lead nicely to the rather predictable - but still quite macabre, depending on what you do - ending.”
- “Urayama is praised for its immersive and eerie atmosphere, intuitive controls, and engaging storyline.”
- “It's one of those games where you will understand the story very quickly, but you will spend some time wondering why things happened the way they did.”
- “The storyline is simplistic and quickly reveals what will happen by the end of the game, which doesn't detract from the experience.”
- “It builds decently and has a solid if unremarkable climax, but the wind-down and ending lacked the impact it should have had, given the plot point it was delivering.”
atmosphere
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is widely praised for its eerie, immersive, and authentically creepy Japanese horror vibe, enhanced by effective level design, VHS-style visuals, and sound. Despite the game's short length, it successfully creates a haunting and unsettling experience that resonates well with fans of psychological J-horror.
- “Great indie J-horror game with all the hallmarks of a good J-horror film: creepy vibe, jump scares, and a creepy atmosphere.”
- “Urayama is praised for its immersive and eerie atmosphere, intuitive controls, and engaging storyline.”
- “Experience the eerie atmosphere of Japanese horror games.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are well-executed with a pleasing aesthetic, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game. Users appreciate the visual quality, though some wish the experience was longer.
- “Nice aesthetic.”
- “The graphics were also well done.”
- “Good short horror game that was enjoyable to play along with the game having good graphics; just wish it was a bit longer.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay offers a short but engaging 30-minute experience with two possible endings, typical of a VHS-style J-horror game. However, replaying to see both endings requires restarting from the beginning.
- “Good VHS J-horror game, 30 minutes of gameplay with 2 endings (if you don't retry from the start after getting one of the endings).”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music effectively maintains tension throughout the game, enhancing the overall experience.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features retro visuals and audio that complement the horror atmosphere, while maintaining smooth performance across most systems.
- “The retro visual and audio design enhances the horror experience, and the game runs smoothly on most systems.”