YONESAWARA HOSPITAL
- August 19, 2022
- DorsalFin Studio
Get on SteamYonesawara Hospital is a single-player exploration horror game from the first-person perspective. The game focuses on the search for the abandoned hospital "Yonesawara Hospital", and by finding various clues, the truth about what happened at the hospital will be revealed.
Nintendo Switch
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features an engaging atmosphere and well-crafted sound design that enhances the horror experience.
- The story and character development, particularly of the hospital director, are compelling and add depth to the gameplay.
- The game successfully creates tension with effective chase sequences and puzzle-solving elements, making it enjoyable for fans of the horror genre.
- The lack of a clear cursor for interactions can lead to frustration, as players may struggle to identify interactable objects.
- Some players found the monster design to be less frightening, which detracted from the overall horror atmosphere.
- The gameplay can become repetitive with the key-fetching mechanic, which may disrupt the pacing and immersion.
- atmosphere9 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 11 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive and engaging qualities, blending elements of horror and exploration effectively. While the sound design contributes to the creepy ambiance, some players noted that the monster design detracts from the overall tension. Overall, the artwork and spookiness enhance the experience, making it a recommended choice for fans of atmospheric horror games.
“Not exactly a walking simulator, not exactly survival horror, but I was still really engaged and immersed in the atmosphere and story.”
“Always happy to recommend a short, atmospheric, well-made first-person horror game like this.”
“Thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere, artwork, and overall spookiness.”
“The soundscape has no musical accompaniment throughout the game to augment the creepy atmosphere.”
“The biggest grievance I have is with the monster design, which detracts from the otherwise solid atmosphere.”
“When you finally get killed by the monster, it loses all the horror atmosphere the game built up because the monster looks too funny.”
- music5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game features a notable absence of traditional music, instead relying on a carefully crafted soundscape that enhances its eerie atmosphere. The inclusion of music boxes and dolls throughout the environment not only contributes to the unsettling audio design but also plays a significant role in advancing the story. This unique approach to sound design has been well-received for its ability to create a creepy and immersive experience.
“The soundscape has no musical accompaniment throughout the game to augment the creepy atmosphere.”
“I love that there is no music during your playthrough because the audio design of the game creeped me out in a subtle way.”
“The music boxes, music discs, and dolls are peppered throughout the environment and play an actually significant role in advancing the story!”
- story3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The story is engaging and immersive, blending elements of horror and atmosphere effectively. The backstory set in the hospital is particularly unsettling, and the use of music boxes, discs, and dolls enhances the narrative by playing a significant role in its progression.
“Not exactly a walking simulator, not exactly survival horror, but I was still really engaged and immersed in the atmosphere and story.”
“The backstory of what was happening in the hospital actually freaked me out a lot.”
“The music boxes, music discs, and dolls are peppered throughout the environment and play a significant role in advancing the story!”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are praised for their atmospheric artwork and overall spookiness, though some users note that the lighting relies heavily on low light, which may mask less detailed visuals.
“Thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere, artwork, and overall spookiness.”
“If there is a flaw, it is perhaps the game's lighting, which focuses a little too much on low light, perhaps also to cover the not exactly very detailed graphics.”
“The character models look outdated and lack the polish expected from a modern game.”
“The environments feel bland and uninspired, making it hard to get immersed in the game world.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game detracts from its intended horror atmosphere, as players find the monster's appearance too comical, undermining the tension built throughout the experience.
“When you finally get killed by the monster, it loses all the horror atmosphere the game built up because the monster looks too funny.”
“The witty dialogue and absurd situations had me laughing out loud, making the gameplay experience unforgettable.”
“The game's humor is perfectly timed, with hilarious character interactions that keep the mood light even in tense moments.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Gameplay is hindered by limited hiding spots and frustrating door mechanics, leading to a sense of incompleteness despite having explored the environment thoroughly.
“Some cons, besides the door mechanics, are that there aren't many places to hide, and I constantly felt like I didn't do everything even though I did.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I found the controls to be clunky and unresponsive, which made the experience frustrating.”
