Spirit Hunter: Death Mark - Nintendo Switch

I saw this up for pre-order for Halloween 2018 along with Yomawari: The Long Night Collection. It had been a while since I'd played a Japanese horror game, like Silent Hill or Fatal Frame, so I was excited to give this a try even though I couldn't find much info about it pre-launch. First and foremost, this is a horror game, but it’s not an action-adventure like Dark Souls, or an FPS like Left 4 Dead, or third-person like Silent Hill. It's a visual novel game, meaning it's like reading a choose-your-own-adventure book with beautiful digital paintings. It's text-heavy, atmospheric, suspenseful horror. There are a handful chapters to enjoy in the full story. Each chapter takes you to a different Haunt location that seems to be based on actual Japanese folklore (for example, the infamous Suicide Forest). Certain decisions during the chapter will result in a “good” or “bad” ending. Gameplay is similar to point-and-click adventures, but I'd most compare it to the Phoenix Wright games. You navigate to and explore each frame of your environment for clues, items, and puzzles. This can also prompt dialogue from your partners, which you choose before going to a Haunt. When you stumble upon "Live or Die" sequences, it's kind of like Psyche-Lock or court battles in Phoenix Wright. You have a very limited time as your Soul Power (HP) counts down until you select an answer. Your answer will determine whether you live, die, or continue onto the next question. If you die, you can pick up at the beginning of the "Live or Die" sequence or where you last saved. You can freely save anytime at the Mansion or in a Haunt, and you can replenish Soul Power by finding hidden worn-out talismans during your adventure. Combat is turn-based and requires you to think about the story and the items you’ve accumulated. Use the right items at the right time, or in combinations with your partner, to defeat spirits. The translation from Japanese to English was well done and eloquent. The music is lush and dark, like slower-paced Castlevania songs. The sound effects are creepy and immersive. There have been instances where I moved my flashlight to investigate a frame, and there was a glimpse of a ghost disappearing, followed by hollow laughter or crying. Overall, I'm happy with my Death Mark experience. I haven't played anything quite like this, and I welcomed the change of pace. Just know what you're getting into before you buy it.

love the game and super great and if you love horror games or movies you should totally play that has great music and character and has great ghosts from real japan ghost legends and had me hook from when i first stared playing it and don't listen to the haters that don't know how good this series is.

Item as describe, arrived in time for Christmas just like it said it would! My daughter loved this game! She said was a great reading game with good graphics and has multiple endings to the stories, depending on the choice's you make in the game!

The seller shipped the game fast and hr came brand new. The game is not too scary but it's interesting and something to do to pass the time. Plus not too expensive.

File arrived as promised, with a care filled note. Thanks gold star tech!

The box was completely broken, brand new game was ordered and this was what I got.

Awesome game. Arrived on time.

I'm a big fan of visual novels so I was looking for something to scratch the itch on the Nintendo Switch. I'd say this game scratched close to that itch, but didn't fully satisfy. The exploration/encounters are a bit clunky, there is little to no voice acting (none in English) and the story didn't hook me from the get-go. But, I'm still giving the game three stars because it was definitely a unique experience and parts of the story we're intriguing. That being said, if you like visual novels, horror, and the Switch...there's not a lot else on offer so this game should be somewhat satisfying for you.

juego excelente para los q aman este genero y van dos capitulos de estos desarrolladores espero el siguiente

Graphic horror and suspense game.

Such an awesome series definitely a need for any horror gamer

Eu adorei

Never played a visual novel before but thought I'd give it a try. Few hours in and I'm hooked. Like it enough I ordered the second in the series.