Higurashi CH. 5 is the first answer arc in the series. It answers what happened in Ch. 2: Watanagashi.

Without spoilers, I'll say that it exactly what I wanted from an answer arc. It answered most questions, it was exciting, and it made Shion a much more interesting character. So far this is my second favorite game of the series, right behind Ch. 3.

This is the second answer arc in the series. I have mixed feelings about this one. I think the writing is still great, but it has a different feel to it. Tsumihoroboshi centers mostly around Rena (my favorite of the group) and is kind of the answer arc to chapter 1. I enjoyed Rena's POV and how the game escalates, but it felt weak in some parts.
I'm really not sure how I feel about the explanation for chapter 1. In some ways, it made chapter 1 less exciting and I didn't quite understand all of it. I know that there is more to the mystery though, so it's no big deal.

I'll have to replay this one to give a final verdict but overall it's written very well and fits fine into the series!

This was one of the games I beat for PoP. I bought this during a sale based on positive reviews and went into it completely blind.

I really loved this game! I had no idea what the plot was, but once it got started, I couldn't stop playing! I enjoyed the story and how story-heavy the game was. The characters were interesting and so was the villain. I also like VN's where you can interact with things. In this game, you can investigate, talk to people, give gifts, etc.
The animations looked so nice and so does the art. The voice acting was also pretty good.

If I had to throw some negatives out there, I wish the gift-giving did more then just earn skills. I also hated the bullet time battle and some aspects of the court cases weren't great.

Overall, the game was great. I'd recommend going in with little to no info (even though it's a well-known game). I liked most everything about it, but the story is what surprised me the most. I didn't expect it to be so in-depth.

I'm definitely adding this onto my favorite games list

I also played this game for PoP. Little Nightmares is a horror platformer where you play a child trying to escape on a ship while trying to avoid being captured and eaten.

Little Nightmares reminded me of the game "Inside." Both are eerie platformers that involve easy puzzle-solving and avoiding dangerous situations. I liked Little Nightmares slightly better though. I enjoyed the design of the characters and the locations. The gameplay and controls felt smooth and rewarding. It really captures the feeling of being small in a big world.

I was so busy being spooked I didn't quite understand the story until I read it online. I really enjoyed it afterwards though. If you like atmospheric platformers then I'd definitely recommend this one. Preferably on sale, because it is pretty short.

The first tree is a walking simulator where you play a fox who is looking for her cups. Meanwhile, a (human) narrator is telling his wife his regrets and memories he had with his deceased father.

Overall, I thought this game was okay. It's very pretty and it has collectibles around to learn more about the narrator's father and his overall life. The voice acting is passable and the story can be relatable to anyone who has regrets or has felt a personal loss.

The game just didn't hit me on a deep enough level. I didn't feel motivated enough to find the collectibles so overall it was just an "okay" experience. I did like a few moments in there but overall I'd only recommend it on sale.