Aka Manto is a logic simulator with a large number of puzzles and elements of psychological horror. The graphic design of the project in the traditions of classic Japanese anime makes it atmospheric. The game is based on the urban legend of a disembodied spirit in a red cloak and a kabuki mask. The entity appears before people visiting public and school toilets. Psychological horror is filled with the gloomy aesthetics of dark fantasy. Approximate duration of the story campaign is 90-120 minutes. Puzzles and riddles are quite complex, designed for experienced gamers. Moving along the claustrophobic corridors of an old abandoned school, you will have to encounter various characters and be a constant object of hunting for an evil spirit. The graphical environment of Aka Manto is made in a nostalgic retro style. Valuable items:
- Lighter - the only source of light;
- Crowbar - needed to break open boarded-up ventilation shafts;
- Anatomical model of a human - a convenient way to get through (by collecting all the parts of the mannequin's body and attaching them to the base, you can get a rope);
- Pump - used to pump the foul-smelling poisonous liquid into a bucket;
- Fishing rod - used in the pool to get a sheet of paper;
- Insecticidal spray - needed to eliminate the spiders bothering the heroine.
Bizarre and intricate riddles contain a clear reference to Japanese culture and the religious beliefs of the inhabitants of the Land of the Rising Sun. There are no saves in the game. Each death forces you to start the dangerous path from the beginning. Tape cassettes scattered throughout all locations help to uncover secrets. Unusual sounds such as a spinning fan, rustling tape, howling wind add a chilling atmosphere to the game.