The narrative follows three fifth-graders—the protagonist, Eri, and Yume—who sneak into their school after hours to perform a ritual. Their goal is to summon the vengeful spirit of Hanako-san to curse a fellow student they dislike.
The game uses retro-inspired visuals and a grainy VHS filter to create a creepy, cinematic atmosphere similar to J-horror films. Hanako Guide [ENGLISH] - Steam Community Download Hanako PC Game 2020
You successfully rescue Eri from the spirit world. Life returns to normal, but a new transfer student named "Hanako" joins your class, suggesting the cycle is not truly over. Hanako Guide [ENGLISH] - Steam Community You successfully
You have limited battery power for your flashlight, which is your primary tool for navigating and occasionally weakening spirits with concentrated light. However, the ritual backfires when Yume mistakenly thinks
However, the ritual backfires when Yume mistakenly thinks of Eri instead of their intended target, causing the ritual to fail and warping them into a supernatural version of the school . Separated and hunted, you must navigate the hallways, solve puzzles, and rescue your friends while evading Hanako and other "Wanderers"—twisted spirits of people who succumbed to their own vices like greed and envy.
If you choose to drink the blood found in the well at the end, the protagonist transforms into the next Hanako-san. Gameplay & Atmosphere
If you fail to rescue Eri, she disappears and is implied to replace the original Hanako as the school's new haunting spirit.