Tsugunohi

initially i was super excited about this game and the value it showed but was rather disappointed as each story was practically identical, jumpscares were the exact same and the endings for each part were also the same thing over and over again. it got too repetitive to a point i found myself just trying to skip the same dialog in hopes something new came up; it did not. hopefully in the future it becomes something more.

Tsugunohi is an unusual Japanese psychological horror experience that demonstrates how a remarkably limited control scheme can still create substantial tension. Developed by ImCyan and published by Vaka Game Magazine, the game revolves around an almost comically straightforward action: moving toward the left. Instead of relying on combat, elaborate puzzles, inventory management, or large environments, it places the emphasis on observation and anticipation. The result feels closer to an interactive collection of short horror stories, where the simple act of continuing forward becomes progressively more uncomfortable. The central concept works because the environments initially appear mundane. Characters travel home from school, walk through residential neighborhoods, ride trains, visit seemingly ordinary locations, or simply follow their daily routines. The player repeatedly passes through familiar scenery, gradually learning what everything is supposed to look like. Small abnormalities then begin appearing. Background objects change, unsettling figures emerge, expressions become distorted, and once-safe locations slowly transform into places that feel completely hostile. Because p…

the cat ghosts are way too cute to be scary though lol

FLASHING IMAGES WARNING FOR THOSE WITH PHOTOSENSITIVITY creepy, unsettling, unique visual style, and I like that the different stories are interconnected!

A classic

Keep in mind. This is not a game in technical definition. In most cases you just go left and that´s it for a whole Episode. Tsugunohi ... you can imagine it best like an interactive story. Your character walks to the left while a creepy situation unfolds. While the first few episodes give you some nice shivers later episodes become creepy as hell. It´s really sgowing how much better Athor ImCyan gets over the years he created this series. Artwise it´s what you saw in the trailer. A mixture of handdrawn and photo style. The stories are good enough to give you a mild shiver. Each one lasting around 15 minutes. This package contains 9 of such stories. If you like them there are two more available as DLC. The price is okay. But a sale wouldn´t hurt as well. It´s a work of art worth buying,