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Kyoufu Shinbun Heisei-ban: Kaiki! Shinrei File (2003)

Kyoufu Shinbun Heisei-ban: Kaiki! Shinrei File cover
Developer
Konami Computer Entertainment Japan
Publisher
Konami
Platforms
PlayStation 2
Genres
Adventure

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How it feels

A slow, dialogue-driven descent into dread as you uncover ominous mysteries by day and investigate eerie locations by night.

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About

One of several adaptations of Jirou Tsunoda's 'Kyoufu Shinbun' manga, this one is a visual novel/third-person adventure. Your protagonist has been cursed by the titular paper, which warns of terrible events to come in the future. During the day, he talks with family & friends, making dialogue choices along the way. At night, he investigates relevant locations. An interesting combo, to be sure. Kyoufu Shinbun Heisei-ban: Kaiki! Shinrei File is a Adventure/Horror video game published by Konami released on August 7th, 2003 for the PlayStation 2.

Screenshots

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