Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Rei

Last updated: 2026-02-24
  • Well-written and meaningful Saikoroshi-hen.
  • Strong character development throughout.
  • Immersive sound design enhances experience.
  • Hirukowashi and Batsukoishi criticized for content.
  • Fanservice and cringe elements present.
  • Mediocre and forgettable chapters included.
Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Rei header

Emotions

Archetypes

Core metrics

Core business metrics

Steam review mix, revenue model, and refund leakage.

Steam review stats
Steam rating
Very Positive (8/10)
Total reviews
247
Positive
24197.6%
Negative
62.4%
Sales estimations
Estimated sales count
18,652
Estimated revenue
$111,725
Game price
$6
Review → sale ratio
Refund leakage
Refund-intent reviews
00.00%
Estimated copies lost
0
Estimated revenue lost
$0
Review pace

Statistical analysis

Sentiment vs playtime and velocity signals.

Sentiment × Playtime

review counts
BucketNegPos
≤ 2h playtime
00%
Avg playtime 0h
96.6%
Avg playtime 0.9h
> 2h playtime
32.2%
Avg playtime 10h
12591.2%
Avg playtime 10.5h

Velocity

review pace
Avg/day0.1 rev/day
Last 30d0.1 rev/day
Quarterly7.7 rev/qtr
Days covered1,344.7 days
Audience segments

Who is reviewing

Buyer mixes, lifecycle phase, and Steam Deck signals.

Buyer vs key activations
Share of review volume
137 total
Organic purchasers12087.6%
Voted up: 98%
Key activations1712.4%
Voted up: 100%
Honeymoon vs endgame
Based on hours played
137 total
First impression0-2h139.49%
Voted up: 100%
Mid game2-10h9065.7%
Voted up: 98%
Late game10-20h2921.2%
Voted up: 100%
Endgame20h+53.65%
Voted up: 80%
Steam Deck monitor
Deck vs global sentiment
3.65% of reviews
Deck satisfaction
100.0%
Global baseline 97.8%
5 Steam Deck-tagged reviews out of 247 total.