Spirit Hunter: Death Mark II
Release date: Feb 15, 2024
Developers: EXPERIENCE, Ghostlight LTD
Publishers: Aksys Games
Genres: Adventure
Categories: Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Family Sharing
Supported languages: English, Japanese

The latest installment in the Spirit Hunter series. Spirit Hunter: Death Mark II is a suspense-horror game set at a prestigious academy. When rumors circulate about supernatural occurrences at the famed Konoehara Academy in Tokyo’s H City, it’s up to the head of the Kujou family, also known as the “Spirit Doctor,” to take on the case. Notices that announce people’s deaths, and students who aren’t what they seem. Through your investigation, it appears that a spirit called “The Departed” is the mastermind behind it all, and it looks like it wants something from you... This entry introduces a new side-scrolling function when traveling across different locations. Combined with the first-person perspective during investigations, the Spirit Hunter experience is more immersive and terrifying than ever. The partnering system has also been enhanced. The success rate of your actions during “Suspensive Acts” change depending on your partner of choice, further elevating the elements of suspense in this installment.

Press reviews: “Getting right down to it, the purity of Death Mark’s horror to Japanese ghost story traditions is also what makes it so appealing. The underlying mystery in getting to know the story of each ghost provides the page-turning quality – it’s a whodunnit in a true sense – but the dark majesty the aesthetics and direction are what help it stand out as a truly creative work.” 5/5 – Digitally Downloaded “Fans of horror need look no further – your new obsession is here!” 4.5/5 – Hey Poor Player “Spirit Hunter: Death Mark II is a ghoulishly gripping horror visual novel that sets out to spook you at every turn. Featuring a fine blend of familiar and fresh gameplay elements, spine-chilling spooks, and heart-wrenching horrors, it’s a brilliant continuation of an already outstanding series, and a real masterclass in supernatural storytelling.” 9/10 – Pocket Tactics 

Notes: This is a horror visual novel that has scenes of blood and gore at times. There are some infrequent scenes with partial nudity.