The Letter - Horror Novel Game

I'd just like to say: I NEVER buy games. I play the demo, become all wishful and then delete it but this game was an easy exception. I was expecting a normal visual novel but there were actual game elements to it! (Bloody hell, did you have to throw me into that tapping scene into the attic. Scared me half to death with the sudden TAP! but heck, it made everything more fun!) I also love how little details of the prequel were included as well - not enough to confuse new players but enough to make the older ones feel nostalgic. I'm only on Rebecca's route right now, but heck, I'm excited to start over and try different ways to complete the game (that's another thing I love - that it's not just a pay once, play once game!). The graphics are amazing, the gameplay is amazing, the story is actually really well developed and don't get me started on the music and sounds - somehow there are enough sound effects to get you involved but not too many so that it annoys you and the music is subtle enough to not distract you from reading. ANOTHER THING! The voice acting is top-notch, there were some voices that I thought didn't suit the characters but as the game progresses, you realise that they were tailored perfectly! My only issue is with Kylie Suarez (the little blue-haired girl) at the start of Rebecca's route. Her first two lines, upon meeting Rebecca, are silent. Apart from that, I haven't run into any other problems. This is by far my favourite game (and I've sure a hell played a whole lot) so congratulations on making something so incredible! I'm looking forward to playing more of your games in the future!

While the voice acting may not be up there with Academy Award winning films it is decent enough and the atmosphere itself is brilliant. Takes a while to get into but if you stick with it you'll be rewarded with a robust cast of characters and a thrilling story with the same creep-factor of the Japanese classics like The Ring and The Grudge. Definitely in the dark with headphones in!

As someone who played The Diary when I was in elementary school and who memorized the iconic lines and themes of each character because I looked into the devlogs and SoundCloud, I am ecstatic. I'm glad that this is still here, and I had the chance to play the game that has a huge influence on me, even if I'm a college student now. The story is amazing, and I love how my choices matter here. Although some voicelines are missing, especially with Kylie, but still good. Padayon, Yangyang.