Gakkou de atta Kowai Hanashi SNES box art

Super Nintendo · Horror / Adventure

Gakkou de atta Kowai Hanashi

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SystemSuper Nintendo
Released1995
GenreHorror, Adventure
DeveloperPandora Box
PublisherBanpresto
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 4

Developed by Pandora Box and published by Banpresto, Gakkou de atta Kowai Hanashi arrived on the Super Nintendo in 1995 as a horror game. It blends horror and adventure elements.

It landed about 4 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1995 include Chrono Trigger, Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island and Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest.

Pandora Box also made Battle Soccer: Field no Hasha, Tsukikomori and Traverse: Starlight & Prairie for the SNES.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

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 SNES 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 Gakkou de atta Kowai Hanashi 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.

Gakkou de atta Kowai Hanashi gameplay screenshot on SNES
In-game screenshot (SNES)

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Playing SNES games today

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Gakkou de atta Kowai Hanashi FAQ

When did Gakkou de atta Kowai Hanashi come out on the SNES?

Gakkou de atta Kowai Hanashi was released for the Super Nintendo in 1995.

Who made Gakkou de atta Kowai Hanashi?

It was developed by Pandora Box and published by Banpresto.

Is Gakkou de atta Kowai Hanashi multiplayer?

No. Gakkou de atta Kowai Hanashi is a single-player game.

How long does Gakkou de atta Kowai Hanashi take to play?

As a horror game, Gakkou de atta Kowai Hanashi 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 Gakkou de atta Kowai Hanashi 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.

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