KEMCO ditch the RPGS for a horror Visual Novel – Horrific Xanatorium

For years, KEMCO have very much focused on one gaming genre – the retro RPG, so much so that there are more than 50 of KEMCO’s finest on console. But perhaps they are now seeing the exhaustion of those efforts, as they release their latest game. You see, Horrific Xanatorium is a Visual Novel of the horror kind. What is this madness?

Available right now on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S is the latest from a prolific KEMCO team. This time around we get the opportunity to visit the world of Horrific Xanatorium. Playing out as a Visual Novel that builds in horror elements, this is a far cry from the usual KEMCO offerings. 

If you’re not on Xbox, you’ll find Horrific Xanatorium on PlayStation, PC and Nintendo Switch too. All bases covered then… 

A horror Visual Novel from KEMCO

Horrific Xanatorium tells of a world in which a Spiria epidemic is taking hold. This is a virus that causes delusions, hallucinations and more. It’s something that has hit our protagonist – Rui Genzaki. With the aid of his sister, Rui heads to the Kamikawa Sanatorium Hospital, all in order to get the help needed.

From there, standard Visual Novel fare plays out – all as love comes to the fore. And strange monsters, of course. 

Priced at £6.69, we’re interested to see where KEMCO go with Horrific Xanatorium. The creation of those at Pageratta, there’s even a ‘beach episode’ included in-game. Again, of course there is, this is a Visual Novel. We just hope that it is better than what plays out in Beautiful Sakura: Surfing Club. 

Buy now!

Xbox players will be able to pick up a copy of Horrific Xanatorium through the Xbox Store. It’s playable on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, fully optimised for the latter. 

You’ll also find Horrific Xanatorium on the storefronts of PlayStation, Nintendo Switch and PC. 

Horrific Xanatorium Description

A world where Spiria, a virus that causes delusions and hallucinations, has become an epidemic. The protagonist, Rui Genzaki, unfortunately gets infected with Spiria and begins to have hallucinations. His younger sister, Mone, takes him to Kamikawa Sanatorium Hospital. There he encounters his first love, Riza, the suspicious director, Anri, and strange monsters. Is the world you see reality? Or is it delusion? As a bonus, a beach episode with Mone and Riza has been added! You may have a wonderful time with the two of them!