Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.1 Onikakushi

Return to the haunting world of Hinamizawa in Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.1 Onikakushi, a visual novel that captivated audiences and inspired a mega-hit anime series. Set in the early summer of the 58th year of Shouwa, it’s June, and an unusual heat grips the countryside village, teeming with crickets by day and cicadas by night.

Hinamizawa is a tight-knit community of fewer than two thousand residents, shrouded in mystery and annually marked by tragedy. This year, as the vibrant summer unfolds, a series of ominous events leads to a tragic death and a puzzling disappearance, all entangled with the local dam construction project. What seems to be a string of unfortunate incidents may hide a deeper conspiracy or an unearthly curse.

As the player, you must navigate this chilling narrative, confront the darkness that looms over Hinamizawa, and uncover the truth behind the annual tragedies. Can you unravel the mystery before it consumes you? Join the fight against despair and challenge the fate that seems inescapable.