Hashihime of the Old Book Town

ADELTA  •  Sep 26, 2019  •  95% from 286 reviews

Tamamori's world is a swirling mix of reality and delusion, where every rainy day brings new horrors and the specter of death looms over his friends.

$34.99 (USD)

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Reviews Summary

Players are enamored with the intricate storytelling and character depth in 'Hashihime of the Old Book Town,' praising its unique blend of psychological elements and LGBTQ+ themes.

Many appreciate the beautiful art and voice acting, though some criticize the pacing and lack of interactivity in the first playthrough.

Overall, it's a captivating experience that resonates deeply with fans of the genre.

The Good

  • Intricate and engaging storytelling
  • Beautiful art and voice acting
  • Unique psychological elements
  • Strong LGBTQ+ representation

The Bad

  • Pacing can feel slow at times
  • Limited interactivity in first playthrough
  • Some characters may seem unlikable
  • Technical issues with window size

The Horny

  • Lengthy and immersive 18+ scenes
  • BL elements feel like an extra layer
  • Explores complex relationships between men
  • Unique take on gay romance and desire

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Game Details

From the developer

Follow the protagonist's pursuit to uncover the death of his friends during the Taisho era of Japan. An highly-acclaimed, psychedelic BL murder-mystery visual novel from indie developer ADELTA!

About this game

About This Game

An highly-acclaimed, psychedelic BL murder-mystery from indie developer ADELTA!

Features

- A traditional BL visual novel taking place during the Taisho era of Japan

- Story written and CGs drawn by Kurosawa Rinko (ADELTA)
- Solid 30-40 hour gameplay time
- Multiple Endings

Story

Jinbochou, Tokyo

June 1922, Taisho Era
The Rainy Season

Tamamori came to Tokyo with his sights set on getting accepted to the Imperial University. However, he doesn't pass the entrance exam, and is so undisciplined and wrapped up in endless fantasies that he's kicked out of his boarding house after only two years. Through a stroke of luck, Tamamori begins to live and work at Umebachidou, a used book store. There, he enjoys whiling away his time as a "student preparing for entrance exams" and taking advantage of friends who are also from his hometown. But one right after the other, mysterious deaths befall those friends and, realizing he's been repeating the same rainy three days over and over again, Tamamori finds himself racing throughout Jinbochou to save them.

In this pop-occult mystery that surrounds the deaths of his friends...
What is real, and what is a hallucination?

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