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.
Reviews
- The game has a solid atmosphere and effective sound design that enhances the horror experience.
- The plot is engaging, with well-developed characters and a cohesive theme that adds depth to the story.
- The gameplay is addictive, with multiple endings and a good balance of exploration and puzzle-solving.
- The lack of a clear cursor for interactions and the confusing item mechanics can lead to frustration.
- The monster design is criticized for being too humorous, which undermines the horror atmosphere.
- Some players found the lighting too dark, which may detract from the overall visual experience.
- atmosphere7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its creepiness and engaging artwork, effectively enhancing the exploration and puzzle-solving experience. However, some players feel that the monster design undermines the horror elements, particularly when the monster appears comical during encounters. Overall, the soundscape and enemy chase sequences contribute to a solid, immersive atmosphere, despite minor translation issues.
“The soundscape has no musical accompaniment throughout the game to augment the creepy atmosphere.”
“Thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere, artwork, and overall spookiness.”
“When I started it, it seemed like the classic exploration game, but the monster and some other things create an interesting atmosphere!”
“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.”
- music4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's music, primarily consisting of music boxes and discs, is intricately woven into the environment and plays a crucial role in advancing the story. While these elements enhance the narrative, the overall soundscape lacks traditional musical accompaniment, contributing to a creepy atmosphere.
“The music boxes, music discs, and dolls are peppered throughout the environment and play a significant role in advancing the story!”
“The soundscape has no musical accompaniment throughout the game to augment the creepy atmosphere.”
“The soundscape has no musical accompaniment throughout the game to augment the creepy atmosphere.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % 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 you'd expect from a modern game.”
“The environments feel bland and uninspired, making it hard to get immersed in the game world.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is intricately woven into the environment, with music boxes, music discs, and dolls playing a crucial role in its progression, enhancing the overall narrative experience.
“The music boxes, music discs, and dolls are peppered throughout the environment and play a significant role in advancing the story!”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % 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 hilarious character interactions kept me laughing throughout the game.”
“I love how the game balances dark themes with absurd humor, making even the most intense moments feel lighthearted.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % 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.”
