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家屋探索 -Japanese House Exploration-

『Japanese House Exploration』is a first-person puzzle horror adventure game set in a traditional Japanese house. You explore a house that is both eerie and nostalgic. To find a dear friend.

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August 1, 2024
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About the Game

What Kind of Game is Japanese House Exploration?

It is a first-person mystery horror adventure game set in a Japanese house.

A Japanese house that shouldn't exist, inhabited by an unidentified creature.
You explore that nostalgic house, uncovering its mysteries.

The Story

――My friend has gone missing.
She disappeared on her way back from school.
There are no witnesses.

――However, I have a clue.
"I'm being called to that house"
She said this yesterday when she seemed strange.

There shouldn't have been a house in such a place.
Half in doubt, I headed towards it and found a traditional Japanese house standing there.
The boy, though scared, had made up his mind to find his precious friend.
With determination in his heart, he stepped into the Japanese house.

The number of endings.

There are 4 endings.(Add one more ending)

Play time

The playtime for this game is estimated to be between 60 to 90 minutes.

Digression

This is my first game, but I hope you enjoy it!
If you get stuck in the later part, please refer to this walkthrough video: ↓

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