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Banebush

Banebush is a nonlinear and very red visual novel in the horror genre. Do you dare to step into a fairy tale if it turns out to be reality? πŸ’€

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December 25, 2024
1 year and 220 days ago
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About the Game

Banebush is a short and very red creepypasta in the format of a visual novel, inspired by scary tales.
Take on the role of Alexey, who is hiding from pursuit in a place full of ghosts from the past. The village, familiar to him from childhood, comes alive in his memory: terrifying grandmother's tales, carefree childhood days, and... an encounter with a nightmare lurking in the dark forest.🌳

Will you dare to step into the fairy tale if it turns out to be real? πŸ’€


FEATURES:

  • Ominous black-and-red graphics that create an unparalleled tense and anxious atmosphere.

  • A nonlinear storyline with several different endings.

  • Mysterious and dark soundtracks in the genres of electronic and dark ambient.