Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.4 Himatsubushi

Last updated: 2026-02-23
  • Fresh perspective shift in gameplay
  • Engaging experience with excellent suspense
  • Compelling protagonist and detailed investigative insights
  • Chapter length disappoints players
  • Weakest chapter in series
  • Confusion with plot points and unlikable characters
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Emotions

Archetypes

Sample precision
Helpful reviews
81%
Unhelpful reviews
19%
Protest reviews
1%
Positive points
313
Negative points
84
Gameplay points
146
Perf. points
1
Rec. points
24
Misc points
1
Point
Fresh perspective shift
Description
Players enjoyed the different viewpoints and perspective shifts, which provided a fresh look at the village and its events.
Importance
53%
Akasaka as a compelling protagonist
Description
Players appreciated Akasaka as the main character, highlighting his charisma, unique perspective, and strong background. His introduction was well-received, making him a favorite among players.
Importance
37%
Provides context to the story
Description
The story adds significant context, filling in sociopolitical details and providing important answers. It reveals core elements and adds to the overall narrative.
Importance
32%
Enjoyable and engaging experience
Description
The story was found to be enjoyable and engaging, with players appreciating the characters and the overall experience despite its short length.
Importance
28%
Excellent suspense and atmosphere
Description
The suspense and mystery elements were highly praised, with players noting the good atmosphere and high suspense throughout the story.
Importance
23%
Insights into Hinamizawa's background
Description
Players appreciated the detailed insights into the background and customs of Hinamizawa, revealing more about the origins of the disasters and the village's atmosphere.
Importance
23%
Important to the meta-plot
Description
The story includes important plot developments and details that are crucial to the main storyline and meta-plot.
Importance
23%
Detailed investigative insights
Description
The story provides deep clues and insights from an investigator's perspective, focusing on investigation and offering detailed insights.
Importance
22%
Detailed plot summary
Description
The story offers detailed descriptions and summaries, providing a comprehensive look at the storyline and its events.
Importance
22%
Short but impactful chapter
Description
Players liked the short and concise nature of the chapter, finding it immersive and informative despite its brevity.
Importance
22%
Conclusion of the Questions Arc
Description
As the final chapter of the Questions Arc, it provides a satisfying conclusion to the arc's storyline.
Importance
18%
Sets up future events
Description
The story covers a wide range of events and sets up future developments, providing background on past events.
Importance
18%
Emotional impact
Description
The story had a significant emotional impact, particularly noted in the ending and overall storytelling.
Importance
18%
Focus on Rika-chan
Description
The story provides more information and focus on the character Rika, which was well-received by players.
Importance
17%
Reveals new interesting details
Description
The story introduces new details and events, revealing or explaining some of the mysteries within the plot.
Importance
17%