An ordinary office worker dragged into the ritual after a midnight ghost hunt with a friend goes wrong.
The game was conceived as a mid-budget title, with the team focused on delivering a high-quality, engaging experience within a limited development window and budget. was revealed during a Japanese Nintendo Direct in February 2023 and was released globally for Steam on March 8, 2023, followed by releases for Nintendo Switch, Android, and iOS on March 9, 2023.
The game frequently forces players to interact with the system menus. You may need to lower your actual game volume to bypass a sound-based curse, or jump between different character timelines to alter past events. The Seven Mysteries and Their Curses paranormasight the seven mysteries of honjotenoke
Players can examine their surroundings in full 360-degree panoramic views, allowing for a deep dive into the 1980s Sumida scenery to find clues and hidden details.
A curse that punishes those who attempt to leave or walk away from the bearer. An ordinary office worker dragged into the ritual
Each character eventually gains access to a "Witching Stone" that bestows a specific curse based on the Seven Mysteries of Honjo, such as the "Lighting Slaying," which allows the user to kill someone if certain conditions are met. Gameplay involves figuring out how to trigger your own curse, or how to survive another character's curse by manipulating the narrative conditions. 3. Time Jumping
Since its release in 2023, the game has been praised for its innovative storytelling The game frequently forces players to interact with
Focuses on spatial awareness and physical positioning between the bearer and the victim. The Fool's Lantern (送り提灯 - Okuri-chochin)
By grounding the supernatural elements in real Japanese history, the game achieves an unsettling sense of realism that enhances its psychological horror. Distinctive Artistic and Audio Design