[Chilla's Art] Hanako | 花子さん

Hanako is over there raising some sort of yokai army or smth.

Hanako worked much better for me than some of Chilla’s Art’s other “being chased” games. The chase sections felt more exciting than frustrating, and I actually wanted to keep going instead of giving up after a few attempts. It’s still a bit rough around the edges, but the atmosphere is good and the gameplay kept me interested. For the low price, I’d absolutely recommend giving it a try.

"THERE IS NO ESCAPE"

Hanako is another atmospheric horror release from Chilla’s Art, the independent developer and publisher recognized for crafting compact horror experiences inspired by Japanese folklore and psychological tension. Drawing from the famous legend of Hanako-san, a supernatural story deeply rooted in Japanese urban mythology, the game transforms a familiar ghost tale into a survival horror experience focused on exploration, tension, and vulnerability. Rather than depending on nonstop jump scares or cinematic spectacle, Hanako builds its identity around discomfort, uncertainty, and the fear of being trapped somewhere that should feel familiar but slowly becomes terrifying. The story centers on three elementary school students who decide to test their courage by performing a ritual connected to the ghostly Hanako legend inside their school after dark. What begins as curiosity quickly spirals into danger when supernatural events separate the group and turn the empty building into a hostile environment. Players step into the role of one of the children and must navigate the abandoned school while searching for missing friends and uncovering a path toward survival. The premise is simple, but…

this game trash this is the worst game Chilla's Art they made

Just 100% this game, and here is my honest review: First floor Dodomeki has the best boss introduction in the entire game. That entrance breaking that door is just too good and really hard to top. He is also the hardest boss fight by far. I died 3 times on my first attempt. Second floor Jorogumo, as a normal enemy, is harder than Dodomeki, as she is literally camping on the second floor entrance. So, you will encounter her a tad too much if you keep going between floors. I really liked her boss fight, but that might be because I like bosses that are entire stages. Third floor Kubinashi might be the easiest of the four; not only can her boss fight be cheesed easily if you run to the corners, but you can also outrun her easily as a normal enemy. Even though the game clarified that I would have to rely on hearing clues to spot her, I never heard them, and she would randomly appear and attack me. I think this is a bug. Basement Finally, Hanako was the second easiest boss. Once you get the hang of it, she becomes easier to beat. Just make her run in circles in the center, and she will get stuck in the middle.