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Kurayami

Kurayami (meaning "darkness") is a visual novel concentrating on dialogue and decision-making within the confined setting of a broken elevator and developing relationship between the hero and the young woman…

26 July 1996

Kurayami is an adventure developed by Melody, released 26 July 1996 on PC-9800 Series.

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What Kurayami is

Kurayami is an adventure game developed by Melody and released in 1996. It is available on PC-9800 Series only.

The premise, in the publisher's words

On a cold Christmas night, the male hero of the game enters a large building, hoping to find a warm place. But the elevator he enters is malfunctioning. After a short while he finds himself trapped in the elevator, unable to get out. As his eyes adjust to the darkness, he realizes that a young woman is inside the elevator as well. The two must find a way out, and also learn about each other's lives in the process...
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How it plays

It is played from a first person perspective. Its themes are erotic, horror and romance.

What it launched against

Kurayami launched on 26 July 1996, within three weeks of Tobal No. 1, Nights Into Dreams..., Triple Play 97 and Actua Golf.

Released around the same time: Tobal No. 1, Nights Into Dreams..., Triple Play 97, Actua Golf.

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When did Kurayami come out?
Kurayami was released on 26 July 1996 for PC-9800 Series.

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