Horror adventure game BAN: The Prologue of GUCHA GUCHA will launch for PC via Steam on October 23, publisher Kodansha and developer Ichimatsu Suzuka announced. It will support English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Korean language options.
“BAN: The Prologue of GUCHA GUCHA presents an unearthly experience that can tear your heart into pieces,” said Ichimatsu Suzuka in a press release. “As an avid horror enjoyer, I always wanted to create games that evoke the deepest fears, and I can’t wait to see fans of fear explore our creepy world!”
Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:
About
A “richly colored horror and mystery tale” that will grind your heart into a pulp.
This is a new horror adventure game from Ichimatsu Suzuka, who has gained popularity for his Japanese-style nostalgic horror games “GO HOME” and “YASO curse of soiree.”
The game, which can be enjoyed from a third-person perspective in a beautifully rendered world using Unreal Engine 5 technology, consists of two parts: “the first half,” in which you explore the terror-stricken Mount Utaga,” and “the second half,” in which you run away from a killer who is attacking you.
The story takes place in Utaga, a town in Japan. You will be attacked by numerous horrors when you accidentally come in contact with a horrifying incident hidden in this town.
- Explore the mysterious Mt. Utaga.
- Search for your missing dog in Mt. Utaga.
- In the course of your search, you will witness fragments of the terrible history that lies in Mt. Utaga.
- Flee from the horrors that assail you.
- A bloody murderer attacks you, wielding a Japanese sword.
- Aiming to escape while carrying a young sister who starts to cry.
- What in the world happened in this town?
- The many horrors that occur to you will unravel the fate that lurks in this town.
Will you be able to escape from Utaga?
Story
The main character, college student [Garasu Yuki], is walking with her dog when she is attacked by a strange monster. Her dog, Chocolat, who protected her, has disappeared along with [something crawling on the ground].
The game begins when she visits Mount Utaga in search of her dog.
The time limit to search Mount Utaga is 18:00. Glass searches for her dog in the mountains, where there is an unsettling atmosphere, but she is unable to find him until 18:00.
The sun sets and darkness envelops Mt. As she attempts to continue her search, she is again attacked by something crawling on the ground.
From there, the protagonist experiences a part of the cruel and fearless history of this town.
Key Features
- Retro and Eerie Worldview Depicted with Vivid Visuals – The setting is a little old Japan. The dense mountains and Japanese-style houses have a nostalgic and eerie atmosphere.
- A Breathtaking Experience of Running Away from a Killer in an Endless Corridor – The mansion where the Japanese sword-wielding, blood-soaked murderer roams is very large, and the same scenery goes on forever. Can you escape safely with your young sister in your arms?
About the Creator
Ichimatsu Suzuka is a multi-talented creator who also produces games and music while working as a VTuber dressed as a checkerboard doll. Her unique worldview is characterized by a retro, high-colored atmosphere mixed with eccentric performances and dark horror tastes. On his YouTube channel, he mainly distributes his own music and video games, and also actively collaborates with other horror game players.
Watch a new trailer below. View a new set of screenshots at the gallery.
Trailer #2
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