Red Bow

I don't really know if I would recommend this it's a bit of a weird game. The story is very simple it doesn't explore the background or explore the characters, only very superficially. Especially the protagonist, they literally explore nothing about her past or her story in general xd. I think they could have made a better story and used the characters better. The mechanics are fine, but the story is bad.

just get it.

My total playtime is 3,5hr (including my ScummVM Steam Deck run). Compared to Ashina: The Red Witch, Red Bow is a much shorter experience, but it's still well worth playing. The story isn't quite as deep, but it does a great job expanding the world and giving more background on several of the characters. If you've already played Ashina, it's really fun to see those connections and learn a bit more about the universe Stranga Games has created. I enjoyed my time with it, even if it left me wanting more. Thankfully, there's also a remake, which I'll be playing next. I'm hoping it expands on the original and captures even more of what made Ashina: The Red Witch such an unforgettable experience for me. If you enjoyed Ashina, I definitely recommend giving Red Bow a try as well.

Picked this up on sale and came away really happy with it. *Red Bow* is a short but memorable psychological horror adventure with charming pixel art, an unsettling atmosphere, and a surprisingly emotional story. You play as Roh, a young girl who finds herself trapped in a strange and mysterious world after a traumatic night. As you explore, you encounter strange characters and situations that feel simple on the surface but carry much deeper meaning. The game uses symbolism, surreal imagery, and subtle storytelling to explore themes of fear, guilt, grief, loneliness, and how people cope with painful experiences. What I enjoyed most about *Red Bow* is that it doesn't explain everything directly. It trusts the player to interpret the events and look deeper into what the characters, locations, and encounters represent. The horror isn't built around constant scares, but around the emotions and uncomfortable ideas it explores. The world feels like a reflection of Roh's thoughts and struggles, making the journey feel more personal. The choices you make also add to the experience. They don't just feel like simple branching paths; they feel connected to Roh's emotions and how she respond…

Ended up getting this through a blind box along with the sequels in the series. Didn't realize until I was a little into the 3rd one that of the other two. Just about done with all of the achievements and yeah, I would recommend playing it, sadly it didn't work that well on the steam deck for me but perfectly fine on the pc. Don't do what I did, play them in order :D

Quick play game. Has some horror japanese elements to if if you're into that.