Yomawari: Midnight Shadows

This is truly one of the best games I've ever played. The art is gorgeous, the story is rich, and the mood is perfect. Everything down to the most minute detail is well polished and after completing the whole trilogy I will look back at this game fondly in particular. It held onto that spark the first game had but expanded on it thrice-fold in story, character, and world-building/expansion. With references and special appearances from the first game, it stood out from the other two games. Don't get me wrong, I would suggest that anyone play the whole trilogy from start to finish so they can truly appreciate this game. In the end, Yomawari Midnight Shadows is a game I will remember long after playing it. It might not be like that for you, but it is for me, so why not give it a try? It might surprise you.

This game is amazing! The story, art, and gameplay are all improved from the first game. The enemy designs are much more creepy and varied. The boss enemies feel unique and are somewhat fun to beat. I loved exploring the map and seeing the various spirits in their surroundings. Something about it just feels so right, reminds me of my old hometown before it got developed. Super creepy at night.
The sound design could be better improved. The heart thumping sound is rather annoying when you hear it for 90% of the play through. The save system are much better than the first game, however save location could be better placed. I also wished we had a cutscene skip option.

This game is so cute!!! but it's kind of hard when you encounter the ghost. And also, it have a few unexpected jump scares which are scary. I like the late night atmosphere that this game gave me.More than that, I love how the story written. Overall i give this game 100/10 XD

The second game in the Yomawari series. Compared to the first entry's open-ended nature, this one feels like an over-correction into a much more linear experience. At the same time its narrative is a lot more involved and grips at the heartstrings, so it's no wonder to me that it's so beloved. Personally it was my least favourite of the trilogy to play, but I'm still glad I stuck with it to see these two girls' story to the end.

Been waiting years to finally play this, and although it’s a bit late, I’m glad I did. The story is simple yet neat, and the gameplay especially the exploration really hooked me. It’s enjoyable, atmospheric, and kept me curious the whole way through. Solid 9/10 from me.

I think that there are very few franchises that have woven themselves so much into heart like Yomawari. Truly, the games are not as groundbraking, rich or horrifying as others. But because Yomawari always has this soothing atmosphere, bizarre charme and disturbing implications, it is still a masterpiece.

The lonely towns, filled only with the protagonist´s footsteps, the nightly sounds of nature and the echoes of bygone spirits have this melancholic air around them. It is almost nostalgic in nature, similar to that of Cry of Fear. It´s almost relaxing to walk around in them, despite the imminent danger.

The stories are mostly comprised of quiet, minimalist dialogue that heavily relies on visual and metaphysical aid and leaves some room for interpretation. Yet they never feel preachy of pretensious. They have a purpose.

The monsters of the series are fascinating. Most often, they are mixture of uncanny, compared to the rest of the adorable artstyle, kind of endearing and a well-developed vision of classic Japanese myths and legends. As such, the players, specifically those acquainted with these myths, are intrigued and horrified by the beings all the same.

I don`t know if this essay throughly explains my fascination for the games, but I hope that you enjoyed regarding it, dear reader. Perhaps it even peaked your interest. Either way, I will adore this franchise to the high heavens.

i think id call this the best of the 3 games. The story, mechanics, and vibes are all spot on.