Corpse Party (2021)

This is a fantastic remaster of the PSP version of this game, making it the definitive edition to play in my opinion. The setting is one of the game’s strongest elements, anchoring its oppressive atmosphere and psychological horror. [spoiler] The school exists in a twisted alternate dimension, cut off from reality, where time loops, spirits linger, and the architecture itself seems to shift maliciously. [/spoiler] The attention to environmental detail - the bloodstains, tattered notes, broken hallways, and eerie silence - is remarkably effective in creating dread. The school isn’t just a backdrop - it’s a character in itself, feeding on suffering and trapping its victims in a cycle of trauma. The narrative weaves a grim, emotional charged story rooted in loss, regret and supernatural vengeance. As the story unfolds across multiple chapters and character perspectives, [spoiler] players uncover disturbing details about the school’s dark history, including the tortured souls of the children who died there and the twisted rituals that keep them bound. The game excels in its layered lore, gradually revealing how the curse operates, who is behind it, and how the characters’ own emotional baggage feeds into the horrors around them. [/spoiler] Through [spoiler] scattered notes, ghostly encounters, and multiple branching endings, the narrative paints a bleak picture of how trauma echoes through time. Most chapters offer multiple routes or decisions that can lead to dramatically different outcomes - some progressing the story, others ending in gruesome, often emotionally devastating, failure. These “Wrong Ends” aren’t just filler; they’re a core part of the experience, fleshing out side characters, expanding the lore, or providing chilling what-if scenarios that deepen the horror. [/spoiler] The gameplay is simple but tense, mixing exploration, light puzzles, and survival horror. You mostly walk around the haunted school, find items, talk to ghosts, and try to avoid getting killed. There’s no combat, but chase scenes and deadly traps keep you on edge. The old-school, top-down style might feel dated to some, but it adds to the game’s retro horror vibe. That said, it can be frustrating - some puzzles aren’t clear, and the lack of autosave means one mistake can send you back way too far. This game was a very haunting, sometimes frustrating, but ultimately memorable horror experience. Its blend of disturbing storytelling, emotional character moments, and eerie atmosphere makes it stand out, even years after the series began. While its dated visuals and trial-and-error gameplay won’t be for everyone, those who can look past the rough edges will find a chilling story full of mystery, tragedy, and genuinely unsettling moments. Whether you’re a long-time fan or new to the series, this version offers a solid and expanded way to experience one of the more unique horror titles out there.

The game that got me into anime and in turn was my first anime. I have also played this game 3 times to full completion being the original on steam and on the apple store for mobile. Corpse Party is a great classic pixel horror. It is not scary but its much more psychological in a sense. A group of high school kids and one middle schooler in Kisaragi Academy unknowingly perform a ritual that sends them into Heavenly Host Elementary in a dark dimension full of death. The group now separated must reunite and find a means of escape or join the party of corpses. The voice acting clinches this game as it is dramatic feeling very real. The writing can be cliche and anime voices can get annoying at times. It is worth trying for any horror game enthusiast that is comfortable with anime. Enjoy the Corpse Party!

100% achieved as of 07/13/2025 Corpse Party is one of my favorite franchises EVER. I've been a fan of it since Tortured Souls OVA, since then I've been following the series but never went to actually play them. Story is full of cool stuff to dig into; as a horror fan it really pleased me, but I wouldn't recommend it to anyone who's a bit sensitive about 18+ content such as gore/ecchi/some fetish innuendos. All achievements aren't too difficult to achieve if you're following a guide, and it's somewhat of a short game. Extras are good too, with cool scenes to make me overthink after finishing the main story. I'll always love it to death! Now onto Book of Shadows and Blood Drive!

Great music, great moments, great atmosphere, great characters

Okay so, first review ever but I'm telling you right now I'm a corpse party fanatic and a pixel horror RPG lover. I've 100% all of the games in the series (I even replayed the two they re-released on the switch.) But this one? This one will always be my absolute favorite out of all of them and one I always find myself coming back. It's an amazing time killer and if you enjoy pixel horror RPGs then this is definitely one to check out, especially with how much content you can squeeze out of this game for the $20 price tag.

A childhood classic, though this is the redrawn and updated version of the game. The story remains the same as the original and doesn't stray too far from the overall art style which I found unfortunate with the newer games, the pixel characters were sweet and simple though the anime style characters remain the same which is at least nice. I have played all the Corpse Party games (not all on steam) multiple times and completed all achievements which I recommend for all new and old players. I apologise to have waited so long to review such games as I do want them to continue- still awaiting the newest game to be released.

I 100% completed this in 15.7 hours. Pretty lengthy game especially as someone who knows what he's doing and relies on guide on subsequent playthrough. Good game, good story.

Not gonna lie, I bought the game because it had MAGES as the developer, and hearing Asami Imai (The voice of Kurisu from Steins;Gate) laughing like a psychopath was an absolute treat. My fanboy-ism aside, Corpse Party was definitely a vibe. I appreciated that the horror element wasn't based off of jump scares, but of an environment immaculately crafted to be both chilling and enthralling.

Seko is a very interesting character, both in her expressions and the way she talks. She's funny and always encourages her friends. It's truly a shame that her fate couldn't be changed.

Захватывающий сюжет, но кому-то не понравится такой геймплей напоминающий заскриптованный лабиринт

I mean yeah I'd imagine the corpses would be partying with this fire soundtrack, like hello??

There's so many corpses almost like a party.

Lazy remaster

好玩