Hachishakusama Horror ADV Launches on Steam With 20% Discount
The release reframes the Hachishakusama urban legend as a heartwarming horror story centered on emotional connection rather than pure fright.
Reporting from 1 source: Game Spark.
Fukachi World released the Japanese-style horror adventure game 'Hachishakusama | The Summer Vacation Where Hachishakusama Was' on Steam. Players explore a rural village as a boy named Saku, who develops feelings for the urban legend Hachishakusama. The game is 20% off until August 13.
The game is a first-person exploration ADV set in a rural village, where the player controls Saku, a boy left in his grandfather's care. As Saku carries out requests and interacts with villagers, he grows attached to Hachishakusama, the supernatural figure who stays by his side. The premise leans into connecting hearts rather than fleeing the monster, a shift from typical horror gameplay.
'Hachishakusama | The Summer Vacation Where Hachishakusama Was' is available now on PC via Steam. The 20% launch discount runs through August 13.
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