Iwaihime

Iwaihime is an excellent visual novel that develops an interesting and intense supernatural mystery. Though the horror is diminished over time and some serious topics aren't handled with care at a few moments, understanding the curse and how it affects the characters becomes an engrossing narrative over time and makes it a strong emotional experience until the end.

Iwaihime plays the long con with its narrative and convinces readers that it’s not the unique horror thriller they were promised. However, that all changes when it shows its hand, and you are taken through some gripping story scenarios that will send several chills up your spine. This worked well with the game’s presentation, aesthetic, and blend of romance and horror. I couldn’t recommend this more.

It may not be as good as Higurashi and the like, but it’s a decent enough horror VN all things considered and a good read during Spooktober. The base story is interesting, but it does take a while for things to really get going and the writing is definitely not without its issues. The art and music are good though, so I would say it comes down to how into the horror genre you are on whether or not to pick this one up.