Helping Ani
Helping Ani is a psychological-horror game, where you play as Hajime, a boy who has to take something to his girlfriend, Ani. But be careful, the forest may be full of traps and strange creatures!
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Helping Ani is a psychological-horror game, where you play as Hajime, a boy who has to take something to his girlfriend, Ani. But be careful, the forest may be full of traps and strange creatures!
Talk to the "people" you'll find in the vast forest, solve puzzles and learn the real history...
Helping Ani describes the events in the mind of a person who is falling apart.
In this game there are descriptions of suicide, self-harming and blood, so it may not be suitable for all audiences.
It also contains flashing lights and loud noises, play at your own risk.
Key features.
Multiple Endings
Original history
Curious and strange creatures
Dynamic horror
Hand-drawn cinematics
Charming characters
A comically big amount of easter eggs
Rock
