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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows XP Processeur : Pentium III 800 MHz Mémoire vive : 512 MB de mémoire Graphiques : 128MB DirectX 9c Compatible (Pixel Shader 2.0+) DirectX : Version 9.0c Espace disque : 1024 MB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7+ Processeur : Pentium 4 1.4GHz Mémoire vive : 1024 MB de mémoire Graphiques : 256MB DirectX 9c Compatible (Pixel Shader 2.0+) DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 2048 MB d'espace disque disponible

Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.7 Minagoroshi

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Released July 18, 2019
sample: 407 reviews posted after launch (120 AI-classified)
97/100
Player Score — % of positive reviews since launch · Steam history: 97 % · 743 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)
6,59€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

The story of Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.7 Minagoroshi is the dominant aspect, with 84 positive mentions out of 100, drawing players in with its emotional and mysterious narrative. As players progress, they've invested significant time, with 273 players having played for 10-25 hours and 81 players exceeding 25 hours. The overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with a 97% positive review rate since the game's release.

In-game

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« It's all fragments, always has been »
👍 anonymous review · 15 h played
« the best higurashi tome so far the best piece of fiction i had the chance to experience in my whole life thank you ryukishi07 thank you rebeudeter »
👍 anonymous review · 29 h played
« Le début de la fin. Le chemin se précise à mesure que de nouvelles pièces sont ajoutées. »
👍 anonymous review · 12 h played
« Une fantastique expérience de lecture, pour tous les fans de mystère et de thriller psychologique. »
👍 anonymous review · 12 h played
« Qu'est-ce que je viens de lire, pourquoi je chiale ? Pourquoi j'ai le poing serré ? Merci pour ça Higurashi. »
👍 anonymous review · 16 h played
« absolute kinography HOPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE »
👍 anonymous review · 25 h played
« Les jeux Higurashi nous avait habitué aux montagnes russes émotionnelles, mais là c'est vraiment le summum : entre espoir et désespoir. »
👍 anonymous review · 22 h played

In players' words

« It's all fragments, always has been »
👍 anonymous review · 15 h played
« Qu'est-ce que je viens de lire, pourquoi je chiale ? Pourquoi j'ai le poing serré ? Merci pour ça Higurashi. »
👍 anonymous review · 16 h played
« the best higurashi tome so far the best piece of fiction i had the chance to experience in my whole life thank you ryukishi07 thank you rebeudeter »
👍 anonymous review · 29 h played
« absolute kinography HOPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE »
👍 anonymous review · 25 h played
« Le début de la fin. Le chemin se précise à mesure que de nouvelles pièces sont ajoutées. »
👍 anonymous review · 12 h played
« Les jeux Higurashi nous avait habitué aux montagnes russes émotionnelles, mais là c'est vraiment le summum : entre espoir et désespoir. »
👍 anonymous review · 22 h played
« Une fantastique expérience de lecture, pour tous les fans de mystère et de thriller psychologique. »
👍 anonymous review · 12 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Story / writing
84 % pos · n=100
Gameplay
67 % pos · n=6
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=3
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=2
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=2
Interface / UX
50 % pos · n=2
Performance
100 % pos · n=1
Content / longevity
100 % pos · n=1
Value for money
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Story / writing10084133
Gameplay6402
Stability / bugs3003
Graphics / art2200
Audio / music2200
Interface / UX2101
Performance1100
Content / longevity1100
Value for money1100

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 18 h on median; those who dislike it: 17 h.

<2h
100 % (n=7)
2-10h
93 % (n=46)
10-25h
98 % (n=273)
>25h
96 % (n=81)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Jul 2025 : 94% positive94JulOct 2025 : 93% positive93OctJan 2026 : 100% positive100JanMar 2026 : 94% positive94MarApr 2026 : 100% positive100AprMay 2026 : 100% positive100MayJun 2026 : 96% positive96JunJul 2026 : 100% positive100Jul

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

68,7 % Accessible

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 14 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 83 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • The story is widely praised, with 84 positive mentions out of 100
  • Players are heavily invested, with 273 players having played for 10-25 hours and 81 players exceeding 25 hours
  • The game's audio and graphics have received positive feedback, with 2 positive mentions each

Weaknesses

  • Some players have reported bugs, with 3 negative mentions
  • The gameplay has received mixed feedback, with 4 positive mentions and 2 negative mentions out of 6

Who is it for?

Fans of adventure games and mystery stories will enjoy Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.7 Minagoroshi, particularly those who appreciate a strong narrative and emotional depth. The game's ability to evoke emotions and suspense will appeal to players looking for a engaging story-driven experience.

Is Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.7 Minagoroshi worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 97% of 743 Steam reviews are positive (player score 97/100). Most-praised strength: The story is widely praised. Current price: 6,59€.

Verdict

With its engaging story, invested player base, and positive overall sentiment, Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.7 Minagoroshi is a must-play for fans of adventure games and mystery stories. While some minor issues with bugs and gameplay exist, they do not detract from the game's overall impact and enjoyment. The game's ability to balance emotional depth, suspense, and mystery makes it a standout title in its genre.

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