Corpse Party- PSP

Corpse Party proves that a minimalistic approach can get some of the best results when it comes to horror. If a little blood gets you weak in the knees, this game is not for you.

Truly frightening moments ; Wonderful storytelling ; Great music and sound effects

Little replay value

If you are an aged individual like me, you might remember a series of books called “Choose Your Own Adventure.” These books featured branching paths that readers could follow by flipping to the pages indicated at the end of each section. Each of these...

The story can be genuinely scary. There are also quite a few random hilarious moments. CG shots are detailed and disturbing. Can collect nametags from dead students. Japanese voice acting is good and the overall audio and music is very creepy. Calls...

Only available as a download. There’s no skip function to fast forward through seen text. Can only save at save candles. Almost all puzzles are really easy to solve. Graphic descriptions of gruesome scenes may be too much for some people

When the curtain closed on the five-chapter story of Corpse Party, I sat motionlessly in my chair and considered the last 10 hours I spent exploring the halls of Heavenly Host Elementary. Lamentations over wasted time come easily when you consider the...

In a season riddled with life-changing mega-sequels, Corpse Party couldn't have arrived at a worse time -- especially on a platform so ravaged by the deadly tag team of piracy and disinterest. With its distinctly fan-made presentation and digital-only...

The game’s raison d’être isn’t giving players crazy interactive feats, though; it’s freaking them out with its bizarre world. Provided you’re the susceptible sort, the game’s pairing of text with mundane graphics is at times startlingly effective. Like...

3. Corpse Party may have some lag issues. This shouldn’t affect any gameplay, but it’s enough to see very slight jolts when your character moves in a straight line.

Engaging story with plenty of twists and surprises ; Offers genuine, unsettling scares ; Rewarding even when you die or make mistakes ; Nice audio cues and voice work

Easy to get lost in certain areas ; Having to restart a scenario takes too long

Given the rarity of scary and shocking games, Corpse Party is once again a fresh and welcome experience. It's not a difficult game by any means, instead relying on keeping you interested through its gripping story, unexpected twists, and horrific...