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Yonesawara 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

65%
Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews
atmosphere6 positive mentions
music2 negative mentions
  • The game features a well-crafted atmosphere that effectively builds tension and spookiness.
  • The sound design is exceptional, enhancing the horror experience and immersing players in the environment.
  • The plot is engaging, with interesting character development and puzzle elements that contribute to the overall narrative.
  • The lack of a clear cursor for interactions can lead to frustration, making it difficult to know what can be interacted with.
  • The monster design is criticized for being too comical, which undermines the horror atmosphere built throughout the game.
  • Some players found the gameplay repetitive, particularly with the key-fetching mechanic, which detracted from the overall experience.
  • atmosphere14 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 critical moments. Overall, the soundscape contributes to the tension, despite the absence of musical accompaniment.

    • “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.”
    • “[spoiler] When you finally get killed by the monster, it loses all the horror atmosphere the game built up because the monster looks too funny.”
    • “A solid atmosphere, some misses on the translations, but the biggest grievance I have is with the monster design.”
  • music8 mentions

    The game's music is intricately woven into the narrative, with music boxes and discs playing a significant role in advancing the story. However, the overall soundscape lacks traditional musical accompaniment, enhancing the eerie atmosphere instead.

    • “The music boxes, music discs, and dolls are peppered throughout the environment and play an actually 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.”
  • graphics4 mentions

    The game's graphics are praised for their atmospheric artwork and overall spookiness, creating an engaging experience. However, some users note that the lighting relies heavily on low light, which may mask less detailed graphics.

    • “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.”
  • story2 mentions

    The story is intricately woven into the environment, with music boxes, music discs, and dolls serving as key elements that significantly advance the narrative.

    • “The music boxes, music discs, and dolls are peppered throughout the environment and play a significant role in advancing the story!”
  • humor2 mentions

    The humor in the game is often unintentional, as players feel that the monster's comical appearance undermines the horror atmosphere, particularly during critical moments like character deaths. This juxtaposition can detract from the intended tension and immersion.

    • “When you finally get killed by the monster, it loses all the horror atmosphere the game built up because the monster looks too funny.”
  • gameplay2 mentions

    Gameplay is hindered by limited hiding spots and frustrating door mechanics, leading to a sense of incompleteness despite having completed tasks. Players often feel that they haven't fully explored or utilized the game's environment.

    • “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.”
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