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Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows10 64-bit Processeur : Core i7-9700K Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Espace disque : 4 MB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : Since we haven't been able to test play it, the minimum system requirements are unknown.

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows11 Processeur : Core i7-9700K Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce RTX2070 DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 4 MB d'espace disque disponible

Hachishakusama | 八尺様がいた夏休み

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Released July 29, 2026
sample: 152 reviews posted after launch (37 AI-classified)
84/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 89 % · 152 reviews (« Very Positive »)
➡️ Stable reception — recent reviews (30d): 89% positive vs 89% overall (152 recent reviews)
6,33€ 5,06€ -20%🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

La courte durée de vie du jeu n'a pas empêché les joueurs de s'y attacher fortement, avec 18 mentions positives sur 20 pour l'histoire. Les statistiques globales montrent une réception très positive, avec 89% de critiques positives. Le gameplay et la performance ont reçu des critiques mitigées, mais l'histoire et les graphismes ont été largement appréciés.

What it's about: 『She Is Always Right Beside You』 The fate of one summer — a boy beloved by the eight-feet-tall Hachishakusama, the urban legend. A heartwarming yet terrifying Japanese horror game.

In-game

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« The second ending is the only true ending. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 1 h played111
« i want milk i want mommy i want to be held i want to be comforted! »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 2 h played
« Short but sweet game. Not really "horror", more of a walking simulator with a few spooky moments and a surprisingly touching story. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 1 h played
« A decent but bittersweet game. »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 3 h played
« Giant lady saved me from this weird priest who kidnapped me at night. 10/10 would play again »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 1 h played
« It's just a walking sim. Get it if you like hachishakusama. The game is too short though. »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 1 h played1
« It gets very laggy on some parts, crashed my PC once, the story was cute, but the performance issues were rather more frustrating »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 3 h played
« Tried to like it, but the only scary thing is the gameplay and grandpa. »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 1 h played
« It's really fun exploring and running around like playing tag. A little creepy but not so scary and yet beautiful tall maiden you don't mind get caught with. Love it! »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 2 h played
« Great games with good story-telling and music. »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 2 h played

In players' words

« The second ending is the only true ending. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 1 h played111
« It's just a walking sim. Get it if you like hachishakusama. The game is too short though. »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 1 h played1
« i want milk i want mommy i want to be held i want to be comforted! »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 2 h played
« It gets very laggy on some parts, crashed my PC once, the story was cute, but the performance issues were rather more frustrating »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 3 h played
« Short but sweet game. Not really "horror", more of a walking simulator with a few spooky moments and a surprisingly touching story. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 1 h played
« Tried to like it, but the only scary thing is the gameplay and grandpa. »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 1 h played
« A decent but bittersweet game. »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 3 h played
« It's really fun exploring and running around like playing tag. A little creepy but not so scary and yet beautiful tall maiden you don't mind get caught with. Love it! »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 2 h played
« Giant lady saved me from this weird priest who kidnapped me at night. 10/10 would play again »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 1 h played
« Great games with good story-telling and music. »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 2 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
90 % pos · n=20
Gameplay
53 % pos · n=15
Content / longevity
17 % pos · n=12
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=6
Performance
25 % pos · n=4
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=3
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=3
Value for money
50 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Story / writing201820
Gameplay15825
Content / longevity122010
Graphics / art6600
Performance4103
Audio / music3300
Stability / bugs3003
Value for money2101

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 1.8 h on median; those who dislike it: 1.4 h.

🪤 69 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
88 % (n=91)
2-10h
92 % (n=61)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

7,2 % Moderate

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 11 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 43,4 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • L'histoire du jeu a été particulièrement appréciée, avec 18 mentions positives sur 20
  • Les graphismes ont également été salués, avec 6 mentions positives sur 6
  • L'audio a reçu 3 mentions positives sur 3, ce qui suggère une bande sonore de qualité

Weaknesses

  • La performance du jeu a été critiquée, avec 3 mentions négatives sur 4
  • Le contenu du jeu a également été jugé insuffisant, avec 10 mentions négatives sur 12

Who is it for?

Ce jeu conviendra aux joueurs qui apprécient les histoires émouvantes et les expériences narratives fortes, et qui ne sont pas dérangés par une durée de vie plus courte que la moyenne.

Is Hachishakusama | 八尺様がいた夏休み worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 89% of 152 Steam reviews are positive (player score 84/100). Most-praised strength: L'histoire du jeu a été particulièrement appréciée. Current price: 5,06€ (20% off).

Verdict

Malgré quelques défauts, Hachishakusama | 八尺様がいた夏休み a réussi à séduire les joueurs avec son histoire et ses graphismes. Les joueurs qui cherchent une expérience narrative riche et émouvante seront satisfaits, mais ceux qui attendent un jeu plus long ou plus complexe pourraient être déçus.

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