Why play it
Scar of the Doll is an original psycho-suspense Visual Novel produced by Child-Dream in 1998, when became an exceptional hit. With its psychologically compelling horror elements and highly dramatic scenario, the game became a hot topic of discussion, including a feature in a mystery magazine, becoming a pioneer in the indie adventure genre.
This 2022 remake completely overhauls the original game's visuals. New content for the second half of the story has been added. In addition, a zapping scenario from different sub-character's points of view has been introduced.
Story and worldbuilding
Contact with her big sister, who is studying at a graduate school in Tokyo, has been cut off altogether. Becoming worried about her big sister, Asumi Kamijo, the younger sister of the two, decides to go to Tokyo to ascertain her safety.
However, as she arrives there are no traces left of her big sister, not in her apartment and not in her laboratory. Asumi is at a loss.
What in the world happened to her sister...? Asumi is determined to track down her big sister though she has no way of knowing what impending horrors will await her.
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