Overview

• Konami’s new entry is out today across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series consoles and PC following its official launch trailer.
• Set in a misty 1960s Japanese town called Ebisugaoka, the story follows schoolgirl Hinako Shimizu in a psychological horror tale by writer Ryukishi07.
• Reviews praise the atmosphere and puzzle design, with ESPN calling it a potential series best while NME lauds the reimagining yet notes it feels more like a Japanese horror tribute than a straight reboot.
• Gameplay leans on melee combat with breakable weapons, dense fog that limits visibility, a Sanity-draining Focus mechanic and shrine-based upgrades that encourage resource management.
• Polygon highlights a prominent content warning covering gender discrimination, child abuse, bullying, torture and graphic violence, advising players to consider their comfort levels.