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7.0Despite some shaky puzzle mechanics, Hermitage: Strange Case Files is a compelling Lovecraftian visual novel horror anthology that’s well worth your time if you have even a passing interest in creepy creatures or cosmic terrors.
Hermitage: Strange Case Files
Arrowiz · Oct 26, 2021
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This gripping paranormal horror adventure revolves around Hermitage, the sinister bookstore that attracts most unusual customers – all of whom seem to be involved in mysterious cases bordering on the paranormal.
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- Hey Poor Player7.0Hermitage: Strange Case Files is not your average visual novel, nor is it your average cosmic horror title. With relaxing-yet-energetic jazzy tunes that’ll have you sipping coffee and pondering the depths of the darkness that resides within the human mind, Hermitage: Strange Case Files feels oddly comfortable and confusing at the same time. It’s not that I didn’t want Hermitage: Strange Case Files to end — it got to a point where I genuinely didn’t think it would, its unexplained mysteries consuming all that’s left of me.
- Pure Nintendo8.0Each character is well-drawn, and the art captures their essence. There’s a montage of the store manager lighting up a cigarette when he’s deep in thought, piecing together the clues that screams graphic novel. The game is dark in its color tones, but that plays into the mystery and supernatural, creepy aspect.
- 3rd-strike.com7.2Despite a few rough edges here and there, such as the occasional typo and the game’s reliance on telling you things without showing them, Hermitage: Strange Case Files is a great mystery game. Admittedly, it’s not as accessible to the general audience as Ace Attorney, simply because of the game requiring specific in-game logic, tied to supernatural events, but fans of the genre are likely to really enjoy what’s on offer here.
- PS Lifestyle6.5Regardless of if this is an issue with the localization process itself or existed in the original Chinese version of the game as well, it’s undeniable that there should have been a more robust editing and quality assurance process involved in such a text-heavy game. No matter how enticing and detailed Hermitage: Strange Case Files‘ story and world-building may be, it’s pointless if players lose interest before they get to the juiciest parts.
- Noisy Pixel9.0The exceptional writing brings out the geek in me that I never knew I had when it comes to this kind of mythology. The dark and gritty atmosphere, combined with the pleasing visuals and soundtrack, engrossed me into the bizarre life of this bookstore owner. He can’t leave Hermitage, and I didn’t want to either.
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