- October 4, 2024
- Noto Muteki
近畿霊務局 - Kinki Spiritual Affairs Bureau
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About
In "Kinki Spiritual Affairs Bureau - Kinki Shoumuchou", players assume the role of Mizuki Shiraishi, an exorcist investigating mysterious disappearances in a village overrun by malevolent spirits. Armed with a range of weapons and stealth abilities, Shiraishi must navigate a cut-off village, uncover the truth behind the incident, and ultimately confront the powerful force orchestrating the chaos. This Japanese-set action horror game offers a unique blend of combat, stealth, and supernatural intrigue.






- The game features a surprisingly compelling story that blends humor and serious themes, keeping players engaged throughout.
- Despite its janky gameplay, the game is fun and offers a unique experience with a mix of absurdity and heartfelt moments.
- At its price point, the game provides great value, delivering an entertaining experience that many players found memorable.
- The gameplay is often described as clunky and unpolished, with issues like poor camera angles and laggy controls.
- Many players experienced technical problems, including optimization issues that affected performance and gameplay fluidity.
- The dialogue pacing can be slow, leading to frustration during cutscenes and excessive exposition.
story
107 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe game's story has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many players praising its compelling narrative that blends humor, horror, and government conspiracy elements. Despite some gameplay flaws, the engaging plot and well-developed characters keep players invested throughout the short campaign, often exceeding expectations for a game that initially appears to be a lighthearted spoof. Overall, the storytelling is highlighted as the standout feature, making the game worth playing for its narrative alone.
“The game manages to get you invested in the story and characters, engage you throughout the plot and have a satisfying conclusion all in three hours.”
“But the story, oh boy the story...”
“The story itself feels reminiscent of a corny 90’s show, which I ended up enjoying for its nostalgic charm.”
“However, it is about 70% of the game, probably for the better as the gameplay is kind of mid, but it did drag on quite a bit and honestly I was left wondering a few times why this was even a game with the amount of story to gameplay there was.”
“Review: the game starts off as a funny game design but it slowly became more serious and interesting; sadly, it's quite short and I wish the story was much more expanded with more plot points and progression.”