Silent Hill Classic
PlayStation · Horror / Adventure
...Iru!
Deep cut
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 1998 |
| Genre | Horror, Adventure |
| Developer | Takara |
| Publisher | Takara |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 5 |
Released for the PlayStation in 1998, ...Iru! is a horror game developed by Takara. It blends horror and adventure elements.
It landed about 3 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1998 include Metal Gear Solid, Resident Evil 2 and Tomb Raider II. Among the 26 PS1 horror games in our database, it ranks #20 by legacy score.
Takara also made Battle Arena Toshinden, Transformers: Beast Wars Transmetals and Beast Wars: Transformers for the PS1.
...Iru! is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to be spooked
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you've played the PS1 hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you scare easily or dislike scarce resources
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing ...Iru! is like
Horror games build dread through atmosphere, limited resources and enemies you would rather avoid than fight. Survival horror in particular makes every bullet count.
Tip for newcomers: Conserve ammunition and healing items, explore carefully, and play with the lights off for the full effect.
...Iru! walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for ...Iru!.
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Playing PS1 games today
PS1 games range from quick arcade racers to 60-hour RPGs. A selection is available through PlayStation Plus Premium, and if you own the discs you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
...Iru! FAQ
When did ...Iru! come out on the PS1?
...Iru! was released for the PlayStation in 1998.
Who made ...Iru!?
It was developed by Takara.
Is ...Iru! multiplayer?
No. ...Iru! is a single-player game.
How long does ...Iru! take to play?
As a horror game, ...Iru! typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about ...Iru! on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.