Scarlet Hollow

Getting Tabitha to not only like me but also reconcile with Stella might be the greatest achievement in my gaming life.

BOILED PEANUTS. ... and also monsters and branching paths and horror and good writing and beautiful scenery and hot paranormal youtubers with ADORABLE dogs, self expression, LGBTQIA+ representation and a great soundtrack. But mostly, it's the boiled peanuts for me. 16/10 worth every penny.

I did not expect to become obsessed with this game, after playing Slay the Princess I decided to give it a try, and trust me it is beyond worth you time. Grab your boiled peanuts and give it a try.

like slay the princess but with more lasting consequence and PC focus from the start so like rpg instead of sandbox also u can get very freaky

I enjoyed it, except for the [spoiler]psychedelic horror and very loud ambient noises[/spoiler] in Chapter 3. Apart from that, I feel like the game is quite enjoyable. It has respect for your choices and traits throughout the game.

Good shit. It draws you in, it keeps you on your toes, it makes you relate, it scares you and it might even be funny sometimes. Amazing sequences and set pieces. Permanent consequences of actions everywhere, some heavy hitters and some very subtle. It's just a really engaging visual novel, with those sweet role-playing elements to add spice to the experience. The story's not finished yet but even then I wanted to keep playing. You try different things and experience completely different paths depending on your choices and traits. I need more of this game. You'll need more too.

Compelling story with fleshed-out characters, stunning artwork, and you get to pet (most) dogs and cats. Looking forward to future chapters!

The story, art, and music is all amazing. This is a choice-based game so realizing just how many choices there are and how much art and story is written for each choice you make is awesome. I'm just a sucker for choice-based stories though.

If you wanted a game that's more in line with classic video game horror vibes ala Silent Hill or cosmic horror with Lovecraft level of cosmic, this game is for you. You choose 2 of 7 traits and your adventure has a lot of different ways you can learn more about a sleepy small town in North Carolina called Scarlet Hollow. Just in for the week, you're prepping for your aunt's funeral with your cousin Tabitha while you stay at the manor your family owned. Even for 4 chapters out right now, there is a massive amount of replay value as your traits will affect your ability to interact with the world. Animal Talk will let your talk with animals, the Mystic lets you sense when things are far more supernatural, Street Smarts lets you lie and fib a lot more, and there's more. Also, a lot of solid romance options and interesting storytelling. For less than $20 on the summer sale, it's a must buy. Even at $25, the full game is $5 per chapter. Do yourself a favor, pick this game up.

Besides being one one of the best games I have played, it is also one of the games that I wish I could experience for the first time all over again. Very glad I gave it a try after Slay the princess.

It was deeply unsettling and really strange. I absolutely loved it. 100/100. The characters are fantastic, the art is delightful, and the music always makes me jump whenever it comes up on my playlist. Also, it was really weird in the best way possible. You should play this game. This is an incredible game and it’s wormed its way deep into my story-loving heart.

The storyline in this game and the plot have been very interesting so far! While some of the relationships have been different than what I am used to, the story has been very compelling on the whole!

great game cant wait for the full release its so catchy andthe characters feel human like its just so good

Absolutely incredible. Its a relatively short vn which quite a few choices that seem to have lasting consequences. Its a fantastical story full of folklore and mysticism yet these characters are very human and have a fleshed out world view that makes sense for the setting. This game almost moves too fast. I've played quite a few vns where you go through the daily motions and there's a lot of down time for character development. I almost feel like this game is lacking that but that's just me wishing could spend more time with these characters. I hate that I have to wait to see the end of this story

This visual novel stands out with its remarkable abundance of choices, offering a truly unique experience. I eagerly anticipate the remaining episodes, as they promise to be just as extraordinary.

Slay the Princess was already in my top 10 games of all time. This has the potential to be even higher up when the full game releases. I desperately yearn for the remaining chapters with great want. Please.

Just finished the story currently released and will check back on it when it fully releases. But holy shit the story is so good so far, and the atmosphere of the world and the characters and writing absolute masterpiece. Love the soundtrack too. This game is absolutely worth it. Black Tabby games you guys absolutely nailed it just like slay the princess Good job.

The characters really draw you into the game. Half way through i had made up voices in my head for each of them, then i got confused as to why the voices got turned off and tried to figure out how to turn them back on. Ps. The game isn't voiced ;) 10/10 Can't wait for episode 5 to be released!!

Really underrated compared to STP, even though there's no voice acting i kinda prefer it that way. the writing is peak as usual from black tabby games, and although its story isn't fully out yet, there's still loads of content and different paths to go down. it's definitely in my top 3 visual novels.

This Is great just finished episode 4 today and was a little upset its not yet finished still three episodes to be made. very underrated I hope they use funds from slay the princess (which is also great) to speed up the development up on this.

If you like choice-based games and visual novels, then playing this is a must! The game isn't even finished yet but still has endless replay value with how many choices there are to make and how each one effects the dialogue and outcomes so far. I love making friends and family sit down to play it for the first time with me so that I can see what decisions they make and how it affects outcomes. No single playthrough experience is ever the same in this game and it's amazing how the team was able to pull that off. The story is so interesting I frequently play it for more than 5 hours at a time and the art is gorgeous enough I could stare at even the horror based shots for hours on end even though I'm usually terrible with handling anything horror related. Definitely give this game a try!

Another game where choices really do matter. NPCs feel alive, have genuine human personalities and the interactions feel realistic. Peak gaming

The story is captivating and perfect. No complaints.

It is virtually impossible to string together the appropriate words to describe how much I love this game. It's comedic, interesting, fun, entertaining, and a million more others things you could ever possibly hope to find in a good visual novel game. To say more people need to play it is an understatement.

As of writing this review eps 1-4 have been released. This amazing game. I love following the multiple paths available for exploration. Each character has plenty of depth. Can't wait for ep 5!

[h3] Solid little game. [/h3] It's not a scary game, the writing isn't breathtaking, the characters aren't iconic but it's just a truly well done tight narrative and I had a pleasant few hours playing it. There are no jumpscares either, which is awesome. Everything is established and slowly explored and has a pay-off. The characters all feel like people and the visuals are top tier for a visual novel. [h2]- NOT A HORROR GAME -[/h2] If you come here for a horror experience, something gripping and atmosphere rich. This is not it. It ain't silent hill, it ain't fear & hunger. It setups a gravity falls style town of random loosely related mysteries. [h2]- NOT A CONSEQUENCE HEAVY GAME -[/h2] This is a character driven story, exploring yourself and various other characters going through a few supernatural setpieces. There are no hard choices, I don't recall a hard choice or one that seemed to have any serious consequence. [h2]- THIS IS A CHOICES MATTER GAME -[/h2] This seems like a oxymoron, if there are no consequences why do choices matter? Well it feels like they do. You put in an input and what you expect your characters do, happens. With one major exception in my playthrough, complete cop-out that prevented someone accompanying me to the clinic even when I wanted them to, but its an area you are meant to enter alone! So game forces this outcome without trying to smooth it over or giving solid reasons for it. Let's talk about - well the major issue with the game. And that is the developer being pussies. This is the haunted house setpiece and the consequences of it. MINOR SPOILERS AHEAD You are presented with a choice - [spoiler] trade years of your life for the ghost to leave this place and allow this family to continue living there. This is a completely silly and dumb moral conundrum, why should I trade years of my life to make the ghost leave and allow this family to continue renting this house, they don't even own it! Its made explicitly clear prior to the choice. A character even comments during the choice how silly and stupid it is. [/spoiler] And after you obviously decide not to trade your soul for a house, obviously NOBODY blames you for it- nobody hates you because of it, because obviously you did something reasonable. [spoiler] Then Stella runs off and it feels weird. I liked her, I wanted her in my posie but she was like traumatised by the ghost while others were fine, it feels lame when the writers have all the elements to make it compelling. [/spoiler] Make the choice meaingful. Your life for someone else, make it have punch, make it have impact. If this was the choice, and whatever you decide Stella runs off - that makes it so much more meaningful. Something I DID caused this instead of magical ghost trauma that only affected the GHOST HUNTER girl. The intro screen literally says "you can't save everyone" when you CAN! I HAVE! Toothless when you should be showing your fangs in a scene like this.

Scarlet Hollow was an amazing adventure and for it only as of this review having the first four chapters done, it feels like a completed idea. everything from the hand draw scenes, to the really well thought out plot and great music to back up the games flow and choice making, really builds up the Universe of Scarlet Hollow Scarlet Hollow - is a Visual Novel Horror Game, that really has everything you could ask for in a choice dependent game. On top of giving the player so many choices; and having many things to explore, from the very first traits you pick from the get go, to all the really well thought out paths, there is so much to explore you cannot do all of this game in one go. With just finishing one run, filled with so much build and amazing established character building, it really makes me want to dive into a fresh run with new traits to see what could truly be different. Ontop of this being a horror game, the visuals feel not rushed or forced upon, as your choices truly show who you are in the world you are playing in. It gives you a chance to think how you want to tackle the challenge and mysteries of your families messed up past, and exploring the wonders of what the town has to offer. This game is still in Early Access, and I would highly recommend getting involved in the community, as everyone is super excited and ready to see what is in store next for the small town of Scarlet Hollow.

Scarlet Hollow was a random pickup for me late one night when I was looking for something interesting to play. I am 16 hours in and have played the 4 released chapters nearly 3 times. The characters are amazing, the story is dark and spooky without relying on cheap jumpscares, and the artwork is beautiful, fitting into the entire vibe of it perfectly. Highly recommend if you like visual novels, and well worth waiting for the next chapters to come out. Also we stan Stella and Gretchen.

Beautiful art and compelling storyline, multiple ways to branch the plot out!

Peak story telling can't wait for the rest of the chapters. I really wish more people knew about it

Deep, complex, and simply amazing

Finished my first playthrough, now I'm attach to fictional characters again.

Scarlet Hollow is A+ horror for those who are sensitive: socially, emotionally, psychically, even physically. The sensations that hit you defy even the subgenre of Appalachian folk horror featured in the game. It's like... hurt/comfort poetry with a strong sense of player agency. Nothing like it.

all i need in a game is the secret ability to hit on your friend's mom and think about her in the shower on a wednesday. Peak shit right here (In all seriousness, the quality of this game is astounding. It's incredibly unique with what it tries to pull off and has some of the most effective horror panels I've ever seen. Not to mention the art is fantastic, and theres SO much of it. This is great shit right here.)

I love the complexity of the character choices and interactions. It really feels like the story could go in any direction depending on your decisions and who you're hanging out with!

Although not finished this game does choice based and eldritch horror games proud, a must play if you can tolerate reading and even only mildly like one of those genres. Also this game is quite polished so far, keep up the good work Black Tabby!

So many different paths, so much to do, so many people to offer boiled peanuts to...

i lovr scarlet harlet emma stone. was so good in this movei first btw

can offer boiled peanuts 10/10

oh, waiter! wayne romance, please!

Reese's mum has got it going on.

Languishing in the Wayne romance waiting room

cool game

would be a 10/10 if i could date reese and reeses mum at the same time

Love that game

10/10

genuinely one of the best visual novel ive ever played big fan :3

Shrimply Peak, Tis all

IT'S SO GOOD???