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Spirit Hunter: Death Mark II
Released On: Feb 15, 2024
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6.9
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 9 Critic Reviews
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78% Positive
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22% Mixed
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 9 Critic Reviews
83
78% Positive
7 Reviews
7 Reviews
22% Mixed
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Getting right down to it, the purity of Death Mark’s horror to Japanese ghost story traditions is also what makes it so appealing. The underlying mystery in getting to know the story of each ghost provides the page-turning quality – it’s a whodunnit in a true sense – but the dark majesty the aesthetics and direction are what help it stand out as a truly creative work, however niche its audience will be.
Spirit Hunter: Death Mark II is a ghoulishly gripping horror visual novel that sets out to spook you at every turn. Featuring a fine blend of familiar and fresh gameplay elements, spine-chilling spooks, and heart-wrenching horrors, it’s a brilliant continuation of an already outstanding series, and a real masterclass in supernatural storytelling.
Despite treading similar territory, I still feel that Spirit Hunter: Death Mark II is an exceptional horror VN. This entry is streamlined and manages to produce quality scares and tell a haunting and memorable story across seven chapters. It features outstanding artwork, quality sound design, and even some reason to return in the form of multiple endings, gallery unlockables, and an optional extra chapter. Fans of horror need look no further – your new obsession is here.
Over the course of seven chapters, Spirit Hunter: Death Mark II spins a terrifying and intriguing yarn that leaves you wanting more. Even if you use its accessibility features to remove the gore or jump scare, it remains a suspenseful read. As a new fan of the series, I’d love to go back and see Yashiki and the other Mark Bearers’ previous adventures as I wait for the next installment.
Spirit Hunter: Death Mark II enriches the horror genre with its blend of Japanese folklore and engaging storytelling. This sequel introduces side-scrolling exploration and simplified puzzles, making for a more accessible yet slightly less immersive experience than its predecessor. Despite these changes, the game shines through its strong character development, atmospheric sound design, and compelling narrative. While the new gameplay mechanics may reduce tension, the overall atmosphere, combined with a well-crafted story, ensures a captivating horror adventure.
Despite some of the innovations lacking, the hallmarks of the series are still very much here. Excellent characters, creepy visuals and sound design, a gripping story, and a hard-to-solve mystery with branching paths and multiple endings. I would recommend the other games in the series more, but Death Mark 2 is still very much worth your time.
Spirit Hunters: Death Mark II is a visual horror novel that delivers some stunning visuals but is an otherwise okay video game. While the story felt cliche at some moments, there were some bright spots in the 20 hours I spent with the game. While Suspensive Acts was my favorite part of the game, playing it sometimes felt frustrating because of the RNG nature. Fans of the franchise might be happy to see the original characters return. For fans of visual novels, there are better options for anyone looking for a horror visual novel game.
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 26 User Ratings
6.9
58% Positive
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23% Mixed
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19% Negative
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User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 26 User Ratings
6.9
58% Positive
15 Ratings
15 Ratings
23% Mixed
6 Ratings
6 Ratings
19% Negative
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Summary In the suburbs of Tokyo's H City is a private institution called "Konoehara Academy," which was established over 100 years ago. There were rumors that every 10 years, the dead would creep into the academy and spread a curse. Around the end of summer, some students of the academy died an inexplicable death in the academy garden... W...
Rated M
for Mature
Platforms:
- Nintendo Switch
- PlayStation 4
- PC
- PlayStation 5
Initial Release Date: Feb 15, 2024
Developer:
- Experience Inc.
Publisher: Aksys Games
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