Smile-Forced Horror Game 'DON'T STOP SMILING' Launches on Steam June 12
The game turns the player's own face into the core mechanic, punishing any break in expression with an instant game over.
Reporting from 1 sources: Denfaminicogamer.
Independent developer Smiley Dog Studio will release the first-person horror game 'DON'T STOP SMILING' on Steam on June 12. The game uses webcam facial recognition to monitor the player's smile in real time; the game ends the moment the smile breaks. The price is 530 yen, and playtime is about 30 to 60 minutes.
The game requires a PC webcam and reads the player's facial expression continuously. It ends the moment the smile stops. The developer describes the experience as a short horror game with scenes meant to evoke fear, discomfort, and guilt. The game also analyzes expressions other than smiles and uses them to affect progression. The player's face is not displayed on screen, but streamers are advised to use their own judgment when broadcasting.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 1 cited source below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.
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- Denfaminicogamer 絶対に“笑顔”を崩してはいけないホラーゲーム『DON’T STOP SMILING』6月12日よりSteamで配信開始