A Japanese school horror multiple choice adventure, obscure yet striking. Oppressive narrative and multiple endings for J horror fans.
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Category
Adventure1 player16+
Description
Horror visual novel based on real terrifying stories experienced at school. Published by Banpresto, released in Japan in 1995. Six short and terrifying tales of ghosts and unexplained phenomena in a high school, illustrated choice-based narrative and atmosphere of psychological terror. Horror game based on a cult Japanese TV show.
Gakkou de Atta Kowai Hanashi review
3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
4/5
Story
★★★★★
"Captivating"
The principle is simple and formidable: after class, six schoolmates each tell a story, and you choose the order. That choice changes what the later ones know, what they leave out, and even which truth you can reach. The school horror tale thus becomes a reflection on the way a rumour is built.
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"Mild"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾2,4 MB📅04/08/1995
Published by Pandora Box
Gakkou de Atta Kowai Hanashi (SNES) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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Is Gakkou de Atta Kowai Hanashi still worth playing in 2026?
A horror visual novel based on a cult Japanese TV show, Gakkou de Atta Kowai Hanashi strings together six terrifying tales of ghosts and unexplained phenomena in a high school. The branching narration, backed by illustrations and a psychologically dreadful atmosphere, leads to several endings depending on your choices. Little known outside Japan and needing a translation, it stays memorable for J-horror fans thanks to its oppressive storytelling and replay value, light on action but rich in mood.
