I get a phone call from a yandere girlfriend.
Enjoy your phone all week long.
Gachikoi Kanojo is a horror game about the fear of being chased by a stalker girl. The player takes on the role of the main character, leading a normal life as part of their family. At first, the main character thought it was just a nuisance call, but gradually he noticed that the phone call turned into a radical and threatening one.
The player takes on the role of the protagonist, working to discover what she wants while confronting the stalker's fears. The game progresses in real time, and the stalker calls you every day at the same time. The player chooses whether or not to answer the phone, interacting with her and gathering information.
The stalker not only makes threatening demands and warnings to the protagonist, but also suggests that he has knowledge of surveillance camera footage and personal information in the home in order to invade their privacy. Players must explore their home and surroundings to find clues to uncover the identity of the stalker.
The game takes place in a tense environment where the player must act carefully to interact with the stalker and find hidden clues. Certain choices the player makes in interacting with the stalker can affect how the story unfolds and how the stalker behaves.
The objective is to uncover the identity of the stalker and protect the protagonist and family from her relentless pursuit. A player's success depends on their selection and exploration skills. However, stalkers are vindictive and can act aggressively if the player makes a mistake.
[Effect of the game]
Threatening Messages: Stalkers send threatening messages to the protagonist. She suggests that she knows too much about the protagonist's privacy and family, making them feel insecure.
Spooky Sounds and Expressions: The stalker's phone call may contain spooky sounds. Her voice is distorted and unnaturally low, increasing the player's sense of unease.
Interference with Reality: Stalkers imply knowledge of surveillance footage and personal information to invade the protagonist's privacy. As players explore their home and surrounding environment, they may fear that they are being watched at all times.
Jumpscares and Unexpected Events: Unexpected events and jumpscares can occur during gameplay. It incorporates elements that surprise the player, such as sudden sounds, moving objects, and stalkers appearing in unexpected places.
Sense of being cornered: The stalker gradually becomes more persistent and corners the protagonist. By having her call at the same time every day, the player's anxiety increases over time.
Choice Difficulty: Players must make choices in dialogue with the stalker. However, it is not clear which choice is the best, and making the wrong choice can provoke the stalker's aggressive reaction. This difficult choice increases the psychological pressure on the player.
Dialogue and Relationship Building: Players interact with girls on the phone. Through conversations with her, players can learn about her personality and past experiences. By making appropriate choices and responses, the player builds a relationship with her.
Puzzles and riddles: Some calls may contain elements of puzzles and riddles. The girl gives the player hints and information to solve the mystery. Players must solve these mysteries to advance the story.
Emotional Story: An emotional story unfolds during a phone call with a girl. She may talk about difficulties and afflictions she has experienced in the past, and ask the player for help. Players empathize with her emotions and participate in the emotional development of the story.
Influence of Choices and Consequences: The choices the player makes on the phone with the girl can affect the storyline and relationship. Depending on the player's choices, the girl's attitude and behavior may change, and the ending of the story may be affected.
Character Growth: There is an element of character growth for the main character through dialogue and choices made in the phone. The character changes and grows as he finds himself through his relationship with a girl and goes through hardships to help her.
Threatening Messages: Girls send threatening messages to the player. She stalks the protagonist relentlessly, sending eerie messages and threatening content to heighten the player's sense of fear.
Stealth and Escape: The player has to take stealth actions to escape from the girl. You'll need to hide when she approaches, and you'll need to reach safety while avoiding her eyes.
Track and Hide: The girl will chase you and you will have to run and hide to escape her. You'll need to hide in buildings and crowds to escape her sight.
Horror presentation: The game presents an element of horror. Feeling the presence of a girl in the dark and hearing unexpected sounds increase the player's sense of tension. Scenes where girls suddenly appear or are cornered also add to the terror.
Exploration and Mystery Solving: Players explore to find out who the girl is and why she does what she does. Find clues and solve puzzles as you progress through the story.
Influence of Choices and Consequences: There are elements in which player choices and actions influence the story and the outcome. Making the right choice may avoid the girl's pursuit, but the wrong choice may backfire and make her act more aggressive.
Unique Themes: Phone-themed horror games have unique elements that make them different from typical horror games. Players can experience fear and spookiness through their phones, and expect fresh gameplay.
Tension and Fear: The phone has no direct contact or visual elements, which stimulates the player's imagination and heightens the tension. Enigmatic voices and menacing messages add to the player's sense of dread.
Exploration and Solving Mysteries: During the course of the game, players will explore to uncover the mysteries and secrets hidden inside the phone. You will be required to use your brain to decipher the meanings and hints of the messages and reveal the truth of the story.
Player Choices and Influences: Your choices and actions during the game can affect how the story unfolds and ends. The importance of the player's choices is emphasized, as the player's judgments and decisions are reflected in the relationships with the characters involved through the phone and the ending of the game.
Sounds and sound effects: Voices and sound effects play an important role in phone games. Creepy voices, silence and sudden sounds, noises, etc. stimulate the player's fear and heighten the sense of presence.
Spooky Phone Call Voices: Players receive scary voices and suspicious messages. The tone and content of the voice create an eerie and threatening atmosphere that heightens the player's fear.
Tracked Horrors: Players are chased by stalkers and terrified entities. They chase the player and cause tension and fear when approaching.
Sudden Appearance and Surprise: Players will witness the stalker's presence and terror without warning. They can surprise and terrify the player by appearing suddenly or appearing in unexpected places.
Psychological Horror: The game stimulates the player's psychological horror. Continuous harassment and intimidation from stalkers shake the mental health of players.
Helplessness and Difficult Escape: Players attempt to escape from the stalker, but are met with difficulty. It feels helpless, requiring clever strategy and stealth to avoid the stalker's pursuit and threats.
"Gachi Koi Kanojo" is recommended for such people.
・ Those who like yandere, menhera, and tsundere games
・ Those who like romance ADV
・ Those who like horror
・ Those who like novel games
・ Those who like virtual YouTubers (VTuber)
・People who have done an exchange diary in the past
・People who want to play games that make them feel depressed
・People who like the love game "Sick Girlfriend Collection"
・Those who like Yotsumegami [mystery solving x escape novel game]
・ Those who like mysterious bulletin boards and 7 rumors [novel games]
・People who like Alice's mental trial
・Those who like Summer Pockets
・People who like Alternative Girls 2
・Monster Company - Those who like real-time idle breeding simulation
・Princess Connect! People who like Re:Dive
・Those who like Ao no Kanata no Four Rhythm
・Koeo Tayorini. SP Those who like escape games / novels / horror
・Those who like the escape adventure novel Tasokare Hotel