These two Japanese survival-horror games rely on nocturnal walks, fleeing and a suffocating mood rather than jump scares. The childlike art deepens the dread. Slow and unnerving, but genuinely distinctive.
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Category
Survival1 player12+
Description
Two tales in which young girls wander a haunted town at night to find a missing loved one. Published by NIS America, released worldwide in 2018. Top-down view, a trembling flashlight, spirits unseen until you crouch, and fleeing in fright down every alley.
Yomawari: The Long Night Collection review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Obsessive"
Two childlike horror tales work by alternating nighttime exploration and panicked flight: you inch forward, flashlight in hand, grab an item, then a spirit appears and everything tips into a sprint toward the next refuge. Morbid curiosity—grasping what lurks and reuniting with a loved one—keeps tugging you to the next screen. Progression through small puzzles and collectibles constantly restarts a session. The oppressive atmosphere keeps all its force; sudden deaths, however, impose a few frustrating repetitions.
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Massive"
Bundling two Yomawari into a single release doubles the offering from the start: you cross two long nights where a fragile child dodges deadly spirits while searching for a missing loved one. Memorizing patrols, combing every street and collecting hidden items lengthens each outing. This minimalist horror diptych, where dread springs from silence and cautious exploration, delivers a double dose of chills for the price of one.
Technical info
💾2 GB📅30/10/2018
Published by NIS America
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