Underplayed Gems

Kwaidan ~Azuma manor story~ (2020)

Kwaidan ~Azuma manor story~ cover
Developer
求道庵(gudouan)
Publisher
Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
3.9 of 5, 70 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A slow-burning blend of point-and-click investigation and third-person action, set in a moody 1930s Japanese manor where every corridor holds mechanical puzzles and lurking yokai.

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What players say

Players praise the game's retro PS1 horror aesthetic and charm but warn it is very short at 2–4 hours. Combat and tank controls feel janky, enemies respawn aggressively, and some puzzles require real-world note-taking. There is split sentiment on the difficulty, with some finding it frustratingly limited in resources and others enjoying the challenge.

Screenshots

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