Case of the mysterious death of Keiko Haraeda
Released Oct 2023
Japan, September 12, 1999, at 8:00 p.m., Ms. Keiko Haraeda collapsed in her room and was found dead. Although the police have ruled that there is no case and closed the investigation, many puzzling points remain, and the family is still calling for information.
57% positive · 149 reviews
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Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Steam $2.99
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Evaluation
Case of the mysterious death of Keiko Haraeda released on October 24, 2023 as a self-described "short horror game." The store description presents it as a complete, self-contained experience — a single-player short horror game with no mention of additional content, DLC, or future updates. The only post-launch developer activity was a single bug fix on October 25, 2023, one day after launch, which resolved a progression-blocking issue. There have been no developer communications of any kind since that date. No DLC has been listed, no roadmap or future content has been announced, and the game's own description frames it as a finished product. This game was designed and shipped as a complete, standalone experience.
Evidence
Game is described as a single-player 3D first-person short horror game — a self-contained experience with no mention of DLC, updates, or additional content.
One day after launch, the developer fixed a progression-blocking bug. This is the only post-launch communication from the developer.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
sur
Achievements
1
Platform
Windows
Controller
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Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player
About this game
Case of the mysterious death of Keiko Haraeda
Japan, September 12, 1999, at 8:00 p.m., Ms. Keiko Haraeda collapsed in her room and was found dead.
Although the police have ruled that there is no case and closed the investigation, many puzzling points remain, and the family is still calling for information.
About this Video
This video was recorded on a videotape from an unknown sender that was sent to the bereaved family in December of the year following the incident.
Although there are many suspicious points, the video suggests a connection to the case, and the bereaved family decided to release the video in order to obtain as many clues as possible about the case.
"Case of the mysterious death of Keiko Haraeda" is a single-player 3D first-person short horror game.
Through a videotape sent to the bereaved family of the mysterious death, the player can relive the unexplained case and experience the eerie and unexplainable horror.
・Fear with a Special Focus on Creepiness
The game features the same creepiness and elusiveness typical of good old Japanese horror films and games.
・Game screens that thoroughly reproduce the quality of videotape images.
The game screen reproduces the video quality and frame rate of a vhs tape, giving the player an eerie feeling that something may be reflected in the video.
The game also uses footage from actual vhs tapes in some parts of the game.
Basically, I welcome streaming.
Monetization is also permitted, but we prohibit the distribution of videos that fall into the following examples.
・Videos that are offensive to public order and morals
Videos that aim to slander or destroy the value of the game.
・Videos that can only be viewed by paying members, such as Youtube membership.
・Videos that do not add value through live action, etc. (videos that do not include commentary, only game screens and audio, etc.)
I will not be liable for any damages whatsoever resulting from the streaming of videos of this game.
※This game contains fiction.
Japan, September 12, 1999, at 8:00 p.m., Ms. Keiko Haraeda collapsed in her room and was found dead.
Although the police have ruled that there is no case and closed the investigation, many puzzling points remain, and the family is still calling for information.
About this Video
This video was recorded on a videotape from an unknown sender that was sent to the bereaved family in December of the year following the incident.
Although there are many suspicious points, the video suggests a connection to the case, and the bereaved family decided to release the video in order to obtain as many clues as possible about the case.
Game Overview
"Case of the mysterious death of Keiko Haraeda" is a single-player 3D first-person short horror game.
Through a videotape sent to the bereaved family of the mysterious death, the player can relive the unexplained case and experience the eerie and unexplainable horror.
Game Features
・Fear with a Special Focus on Creepiness
The game features the same creepiness and elusiveness typical of good old Japanese horror films and games.
・Game screens that thoroughly reproduce the quality of videotape images.
The game screen reproduces the video quality and frame rate of a vhs tape, giving the player an eerie feeling that something may be reflected in the video.
The game also uses footage from actual vhs tapes in some parts of the game.
About Streaming
Basically, I welcome streaming.
Monetization is also permitted, but we prohibit the distribution of videos that fall into the following examples.
・Videos that are offensive to public order and morals
Videos that aim to slander or destroy the value of the game.
・Videos that can only be viewed by paying members, such as Youtube membership.
・Videos that do not add value through live action, etc. (videos that do not include commentary, only game screens and audio, etc.)
I will not be liable for any damages whatsoever resulting from the streaming of videos of this game.
※This game contains fiction.
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