Case 00: The Cannibal Boy

this makes for a really good prologue for the series and it's quite fun trying to figure things out before they're outwardly stated and have them confirmed in the next game

Case 00: The Cannibal Boy delivers a compact psychological horror experience that favors atmosphere and emotional discomfort over traditional scares. Created by Sounding Stone, Meijin Zhu, and MaouCat Studio, with publishing support from Sounding Stone and RMAsia, this visual novel approaches horror through mystery, psychology, and urban folklore rather than relying on fast-paced gameplay or constant moments of shock. The result is a short but memorable journey that quietly unsettles players long after it ends. The story places players in the role of a psychology graduate student studying human judgment and decision-making. This academic backdrop immediately gives the game a distinctive identity. Instead of simply presenting frightening events, the narrative explores how people process fear, uncertainty, and information. At the center of the mystery is an unsettling urban legend involving a figure known as the Cannibal Boy, a story that gradually grows darker as players move deeper into the narrative. The game draws heavily from the timeless appeal of folklore horror, using uncertainty as its primary weapon. One of the strongest elements of Case 00 lies in its writing. The dialog…

Pretty short, sadly. But hey, the story was interesting for a short one.

for being only 30 minutes, it had me really interested. good game

The story was more boring than horrifying to me.

Very interesting story! Some parts look Ai generated though there is one scene where Jades eyes are absolutely cattywampus. The story are morals are unique. As an aspiring cannibal myself (Jk) I can say that this game could've have used a bit more time to flesh out things. Overall a 7/10 game would recommend. All it would need is a bit more direction and artistic refining