Adventure · July 8, 2016
Umineko When They Cry – Question Arcs (2016)
Welcome to the world of 'Umineko When They Cry' (When Seagulls Cry) Welcome to the Rokkenjima of October 4, 1986. You have been given a chance to catch a glimpse of the family conference held annually by the Ushiromiya family. The remaining life in the old family head who has built up a vast fortune is very slim. To his children, the greatest point of contention at this family conference is the distribution of his inheritance. Everyone desires all that money, no one relents, and no one believes. Who will gain the old head's vast inheritance? Where is the 10 tons of gold that the old head is said to have hidden? Can the unnerving riddle of the epitaph which is said to point to the location of that gold be solved? In the midst of this, a suspicious letter is sent from one claiming to be a witch. The presence of a 19th person on this island, which should only have 18, begins to hang in the air. Brutal murders repeat, and unsolvable riddles are left at the scene. How many will die? How many will live? Or will everyone die? Is the culprit one of the 18, or not? Is the culprit a 'human', or a 'witch'? Please, enjoy this isolated island, western mansion, mystery-suspense gadget of the good old days to the fullest.
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Peer Adventure titles
Comparable titles in the same genre and review-volume band — ranked by Steam positive percentage.
Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- Great Soundtrack · 202
- Visual Novel · 191
- Mystery · 185
- Story Rich · 166
- Cult Classic · 100
- Anime · 96
- Horror · 91
- Psychological Horror · 88
- Fantasy · 87
- Atmospheric · 80
- Detective · 75
- Philosophical · 65
- Psychological · 60
- Adventure · 48
- Magic · 43
Position in Adventure
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 2.3k Steam reviews | Top 89% in Adventure |
| Positive rating | 96% positive | Genre average: 87% — this title sits in top 21% |
| Engagement hours | 42 h average | Top 7% for session depth among Adventure |
Press Quotes
“It’s fantastic to see Umineko When They Cry available on Steam. As far as visual novels are concerned, the complex tale of murder and mystery it weaves can only be matched by a few other titles.” 4/5 – Hardcoregamer
Features & Capabilities
Community
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Trading Cards
- Steam Cloud
- Remote Play on Phone
- Remote Play on Tablet
Other
- Single-player
- Family Sharing
Release & Availability
| Release date | Jul 8, 2016 |
|---|---|
| Developer | 07th Expansion |
| Publisher | MangaGamer |
| Base price | $14.99 |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Estimated owners | 10k–100k |
| External links | Official site · Support · [email protected] |
Reception Metrics
Steam community
96%Overwhelmingly Positive · 2.3k reviews
2.2k positive · 91 negative
Curator recommendations
2.3k
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
42h
substantial (40–100 hours)
Median
56h
Typical completion time
Achievements
22
Steam unlocks available
Content Notes
This title features mature content that may not be suitable for all audiences, including occasional coarse language, blood, and violence.
Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (2)
- English
- Japanese
Editions & Packages
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