海鳥野ガクの精神鑑定録 (2024)

Developer: いもチャイ屋
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Indie, Free To Play
Rating: 4.2 of 5, 320 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.4 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A slow-burn psychological horror visual novel where you parse clinical notes and eerie text to survive an otherworldly threat.

atmosphericpsychological horrorlovecraftiantext-heavysimple controlsmultiple endingsshortfree to play

What players say

Players are split: some enjoy the cute art and gay relationship dynamic, others find the story short, the ending abrupt, and the choices meaningless. The Lovecraftian elements disappoint those expecting them. The game is seen as a small snack or teaser for a promised larger sequel.

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