Howling Village: Echoes
Have you heard of Inunaki village? It's a cursed village that doesn't appear on any map. If you dare to go there, you'll never make it out alive! Is Inunaki village an urban myth? Or... is it real?
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October 20, 2021
4 years and 287 days ago
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The official game for the breakthrough Japanese horror movie, Howling Village!
Join 110 million viewers who've already entered Howling Village, created by leading horror director Takashi Shimizu (The Grudge) and brilliant screenwriter Daisuke Hosaka (Sadako 2 3D).
Step into the world that received the Jury Award at the 27th Gérardmer International Film Festival, with global box office sales of $12.7 million!
INTRODUCTION
There are some places you just shouldn't go...
“Have you heard of Inunaki village? It's a cursed village that doesn't appear on any map. If you dare to go there, you'll never make it out alive!”
Legend has it that on the other side of the real-world location of Inunaki Tunnel in Kyushu lies the most evil haunted spot in Japan—a village where the law doesn't apply, from which no one who enters ever comes back. Is Inunaki village an urban myth? Or... is it real?
Six people dare to set foot in Inunaki village. What will be their fate?
ORIGINAL HORROR ADVENTURE GAME
Explore every corner of the village as the story gets darker and more twisted!
Solve mysteries by making full use of items you find!
Battle in mini-games where you find yourself under attack!
BRAND NEW HORROR STORY
Follow six different characters to see more than 50 endings.
Experience the village from their wide range of viewpoints, and investigate clues only they see to uncover the ultimate truth!
MUSIC BY LEGENDARY COMPOSER AKIRA YAMAOKA
Boasting a new theme song and background music by internationally renowned game composer Akira Yamaoka (Silent Hill), the game's music will stir fear in your heart as you try to survive at all costs.
WARNING
This game contains material that may be disturbing and too intense for some players. Player discretion is advised. The creators accept no liability for any trauma that arises as a result of playing.
Join 110 million viewers who've already entered Howling Village, created by leading horror director Takashi Shimizu (The Grudge) and brilliant screenwriter Daisuke Hosaka (Sadako 2 3D).
Step into the world that received the Jury Award at the 27th Gérardmer International Film Festival, with global box office sales of $12.7 million!
INTRODUCTION
There are some places you just shouldn't go...
“Have you heard of Inunaki village? It's a cursed village that doesn't appear on any map. If you dare to go there, you'll never make it out alive!”
Legend has it that on the other side of the real-world location of Inunaki Tunnel in Kyushu lies the most evil haunted spot in Japan—a village where the law doesn't apply, from which no one who enters ever comes back. Is Inunaki village an urban myth? Or... is it real?
Six people dare to set foot in Inunaki village. What will be their fate?
ORIGINAL HORROR ADVENTURE GAME
Explore every corner of the village as the story gets darker and more twisted!
Solve mysteries by making full use of items you find!
Battle in mini-games where you find yourself under attack!
BRAND NEW HORROR STORY
Follow six different characters to see more than 50 endings.
Experience the village from their wide range of viewpoints, and investigate clues only they see to uncover the ultimate truth!
MUSIC BY LEGENDARY COMPOSER AKIRA YAMAOKA
Boasting a new theme song and background music by internationally renowned game composer Akira Yamaoka (Silent Hill), the game's music will stir fear in your heart as you try to survive at all costs.
WARNING
This game contains material that may be disturbing and too intense for some players. Player discretion is advised. The creators accept no liability for any trauma that arises as a result of playing.
