The Lingering: Graveyard Visit is an Indonesian horror game from Storytale Studios, brings a haunting atmosphere, nostalgic PS2-style visuals, and an emotional story of trauma and ritual. Here’s the full review.
No Ordinary Graveyard Visit
In The Lingering: Graveyard Visit, you will be playing as Eki, an 11-year-old boy visiting his father’s grave. What begins as a calming visit quickly turns eerie when he meets Tomy, a mysterious kid who knows far too much about the village, especially the rumors about sacrificial rites to gain wealth.
The tone shifts from emotional to unsettling in just a few scenes. The story will feel familiar to Indonesian players because it’s framed within the widely known tradition of grave visits.
But slowly, that setting takes on a more sinister tone as dark secrets start to unfold. Despite lacking decent jump scares, the game still manages to give a feeling of dread and moral ambiguity.
Is this just a regular family ritual? Or is something far more disturbing hiding underneath? StoryTale Studios skillfully delivered emotional conflict through a child’s innocent perspective.
Retro Visuals
Visual wise, Graveyard Visit stays true to the aesthetic of The Lingering series, with the retro grainy textures reminiscent of the PS2 era. The rough edges, low lighting, and deep shadows enhance the eerie rural graveyard vibes.
Every single element of it feels handcrafted to reflect Indonesian folklore. The overcast skies, the whisper of wind, and village graveyard backdrops that feel strangely familiar.
The setting isn’t just for decoration, it actively shapes the story. And the vintage look isn’t just for style either, it heavily adds to the psychological horror.
This Indonesian horror title understands that what truly scares us isn’t always the ghost, but the uncomfortable tension of the unknown.
Simple Gameplay, Deep Atmosphere
As an indie horror title, The Lingering: Graveyard Visit uses a mix of walking simulator and light puzzle elements. There’s no combat here, but you’ll piece together clues, explore the environment, and search for objects. It’s simple, but every step pushes the story forward.
And the puzzles aren’t mind-bending either, well maybe they’re not even puzzles in the traditional sense. But they do keep your mind alert, especially as the atmosphere gets darker and the soundtrack quiets down. It’s not a game you rush through; it’s a game that you absorb. For fans of exploration-based storytelling with local Indonesian flavor, this one will really hit you.
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A Nusantara Horror
What makes Graveyard Visit unique is that it’s not just about ghosts or the supernatural. It also touches on heavy social issues, like the loss of family, economic pressure, and the society’s trust in mysticism.
With the story that is told from a child’s point of view, adding layers of emotion and complexity. Then there’s Tomy, the mysterious kid who acts like Eki’s eerie narrator, guiding him toward unsettling truths. The subplot about sacrificial rituals makes players question what people nowadays are willing to believe. These themes are rarely explored in Indonesian horror games, and StoryTale Studios takes a bold step by delivering it through strong narrative design.
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A Local Horror Worth Playing
The Lingering: Graveyard Visit is one of Indonesian horror games that blends emotional storytelling with an unsettling vibe. From its retro visuals to its social symbolic narrative, everything feels well-balanced, even in its short format. It’s the perfect title for players seeking a short but memorable horror experience.
It also gives a clear glimpse of the potential from local studios like StoryTale. If Last Customer was the intriguing introduction, Graveyard Visit is the confident next step in building a truly unique horror series.