Corpse-Party

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Corpse-Party drops you in a derelict elementary school after a group's occult experiment backfires. Solve environmental puzzles and make dialogue choices to progress through shifting layouts and avoid spectral enemies. The game uses a point-and-click interface with permadeath stakes as you piece together the school's dark history from cryptic clues and fragmented character stories. Progress relies on trial and error as much as intuition. This 1996 title built a reputation for its psychological horror and branching paths. Over 100 endings exist across multiple routes, with success rates tied to in-game test scores and moral decisions. Longtime fans cite its atmospheric tension and nonlinear design as pioneering for the visual novel genre. A 2023 re-release brought updated graphics to modern systems.