The Shell Part I: Inferno (2023)

Developer: Innocent Grey
Publisher: Shiravune
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure
Rating: 4.5 of 5, 1,414 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 16 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A slow-burn psychological horror visual novel where every choice deepens the mystery, with full Japanese voice acting and a heavy, darkly cinematic Showa-era atmosphere.

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What players say

Players praise the mystery and atmosphere, but are split on the adult scenes and whether the patch is mandatory for the true ending. The game has many dead ends that can force a full save reset, and some reviewers find the choices lack logical connection to the outcomes.

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