The Smell of Death - A Tsugunohi Tale - STEAM EDITION (2023)

The Smell of Death - A Tsugunohi Tale - STEAM EDITION cover

Developer: Vaka Game Magazine, ImCyan
Publisher: Vaka Game Magazine
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Indie
Rating: 4.5 of 5, 43 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.0 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A linear, atmospheric walking simulator that feels like a dark, horror-tinged story told through a retro RPG Maker lens.

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What players say

This spin-off trades the series' usual 2D walking for first-person dungeon crawling with combat QTEs and jumpscares. Players say it is short but tells a complete story with multiple endings, and some find the random enemy encounters frustrating. The retro visuals and simple systems split opinions, though most agree it is a fun snack-sized horror game.

Screenshots

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