Hakuoki vs Gothic Murder
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hakuoki
Experience the origin story of a popular otome game series, set in the chaotic Edo period. Follow a young woman's journey as she becomes entangled with the Shinsengumi and uncovers their dark secrets. Fully voiced in Japanese with beautiful illustrations.
- Fully voiced Japanese audio
- Beautiful illustrations
- Origin story of a popular series
- Additional 'Tea ceremony event' scenario
- Historical Edo period setting
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“Hakuoki”- the otome game that has gained popularity not only in Japan but around the world, is now available in English! The whole story is fully voiced in Japanese by popular voice actors, and the beautiful illustrations have been perfectly ported from the PSP version! This work was the basis for the series' culmination, "Hakuoki Shinkai" which released in 2015. The "Hakuoki" series started in 2008, and until "Hakuoki Shinkai" released, fan disks and anime have been created based on this game. You can play the origin story of "Hakuoki" along with the additional scenario, the "Tea ceremony event ". ■Story It is the end of the Edo Era, and the 3rd year of the Bunkyu Era... The protagonist, Chizuru Yukimura, was raised in Edo and is daughter to a Rangaku scholar. Having lost contact with her father in Kyoto, Chizuru decides to visit him. There, Chizuru witnesses a Shinsengumi soldier killing a bloodthirsty monster. By strange happenstance, Chizuru finds herself connected to the Shinsengumi, and the assassins desperate to kill them. As time progresses, Chizuru will discover their terrible secret.... Tortured by their own thoughts, the men of the Shinsengumi wield their blades in defense of their faith and ideals, in an era torn apart by chaos. Hidden in the riots that defined the passing of the Edo period, a dark battle within the Shinsengumi begins: A battle that will never be recorded in the pages of history... ■Tea ceremony event In February 1867, Chizuru is asked to attend a tea party on Kondo’s behalf. She accepts to go accompanied by the Shinsengumi warriors. What’s hidden behind that sudden invitation? What awaits her...? Find out by spending some sweet time with your favorite character! *This scenario can be enjoyed by purchasing the "Tea ceremony event". It is recommended you play this scenario after completing the main story. [CAST] Toshizo Hijikata(CV:Shin-ichiro Miki)/Souji Okita(CV:Showtaro Morikubo)/Hajime Saito(CV:Kohsuke Toriumi)/Heisuke Toudou(CV:Hiroyuki Yoshino)/Sanosuke Harada(CV:Kouji Yusa)/Isami Kondou(CV:Toru Okawa)/Keisuke Sanan(CV:Nobuo Tobita)/Shinpachi Nagakura(CV:Tomohiro Tsuboi)/Kodo Yukimura(CV:Ryugo Saito)/Chikage Kazama(CV:Kenjiro Tsuda)/etc *Japanese Only. <Recommended devices> iOS 10.0 or higher *Please note that we do not support devices other than the recommended devices. Please note that we do not guarantee operation or provide refunds for use on unsupported OS/unsupported devices. *We recommend downloading the game over Wi-Fi. *Save data cannot be transferred after changing devices. <User Support> *User support is available only in Japanese. If you have any problems with the operation of the application, please check the "Frequently Asked Questions". Frequently Asked Questions https://www.ideaf.co.jp/support/q_a.html If your problem is not resolved after checking the FAQ, Please contact us using the mail form on the following page. <Contact us> https://www.ideaf.co.jp/support/us.html Please note that once the billing process has successfully completed at the store, the download to the compatible device is considered to be complete, and no refunds will be issued after that.
Gothic Murder
A maid in an earl's household uses her prophetic dreams to uncover a sinister plot and save her lord's life. Solve five distinct mysteries by examining the manor and formulating your reasoning. Your choices determine the lord's fate and unlock a potential secret romance.
- Prophetic dream mechanic
- Investigate manor environments
- Formulate reasoning to solve cases
- Multiple story chapters
- Branching narrative based on player choices
- Unlockable secret romance
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Can she, a maid in an earl's household, change the fate of the lord she serves? An original mystery game, developed by Orange--creator of many mystery ADVs, such as the "Jake Hunter Detective Story" series. In each chapter, tragedy will befall our heroine, unless the player can stop them. There are five incidents to solve. {Story} Our story begins in early 20th-century England, at the manor of an eminent earl. Our heroine, a maid at this manor, often has dreams that foretell the death of the people around her. Her latest dream, has warned her that the life of the lord she serves is in danger. As the manor buzzes with talks over the inheritance and will of the previous earl, a terrifying and sinister plot unfurls... In order to save her lord's life, our heroine, with the information her dream has given her, races to find out the truth-- {System Description} Examine the manor and formulate your reasoning based on the information you collect. Simple, intuitive controls will help you solve the mystery. If your reasoning fails, the lord's deadly fate is sealed. If you can help him survive, a secret love awaits...? It's a game that anyone can easily enjoy and experience all kinds of excitement.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Gothic Murder at 4.8 against Hakuoki's 4.3. Gothic Murder also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 66%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Hakuoki sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Gothic Murder sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Gothic Murder holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 72 and 89 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Hakuoki's written reviews are positive against 88% of Gothic Murder's.
| Parameter | Hakuoki | Gothic Murder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (72 ratings) | 4.8 (89 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 65.7% of reviews | 88.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 72 | 89 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 670 MB | 248 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | IDEA FACTORY CO., LTD. | 株式会社オレンジ |
Customer experience
Hakuoki
Gothic Murder
Bugs and requests
Hakuoki
Reported bugs
13 issues- Purchases not showing up
- App won't load (black screen)
- Game crashes after intro
- Black screen after introduction
- Game crashes
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- Screen goes blank after intro movie
- Game not working
- Black out after intro
- Black screen with border, no click option
- Stuck on title screen (black screen)
- Black screen after intro song
- Game fails to save progress
- Mouths don't move when characters speak
Requested features
7 requests- Make game available to those who can't pay
- More free chapters
- Consider making more parts free
- Fix the glitch where progress isn't saved
- Make other games localized (SSL)
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- Add Shiranui's route
- Explain difference between free and premium editions
Gothic Murder
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Hakuoki
- Common Route Chapter 1$3.79
- Common Route Chapter 2$3.79
- 【HAKUOKI】Common Route Chapter 3$3.79
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- 【HAKUOKI】Toshizo Hijikata Route Chapter 4$3.79
- 【HAKUOKI】Toshizo Hijikata Route Chapter 5$3.79
- 【HAKUOKI】Hajime Saito Route Chapter 4$3.79
- 【HAKUOKI】Hajime Saito Route Chapter 5$3.79
- 【HAKUOKI】Souji Okita Route Chapter 4$3.79
- 【HAKUOKI】Souji Okita Route Chapter 5$3.79
- 【HAKUOKI】Chikage Kazama Route Chapter 4$3.79
Gothic Murder
- Chapters 2 and 3$4.99
- Chapters 4 and 5$4.99
Questions
Is Hakuoki free?
Is Gothic Murder free?
Which has better reviews, Hakuoki or Gothic Murder?
Do Hakuoki or Gothic Murder have ads?
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