Underplayed Gems

Kamaitachi no Yoru x3 (2024)

Kamaitachi no Yoru x3 cover
Developer
Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure
Rating
4.1 of 5, 69 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 13 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A collection of three connected visual novels delivering a slow-burn, text-driven mystery with a tense and violent atmosphere.

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What players say

Players praise the classic mystery writing but warn that this port cuts nearly all sub-scenarios and gore from the first two games, leaving only the main story. The interface lacks basic quality-of-life features like auto-skip and a flow chart, and the removal of iconic horror effects like a brief color flash disappoints long-time fans.

Screenshots

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