SimulationFit check
Is April 24th worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Horror players seeking a short investigation with a defined 40-minute completion time
- Players interested in psychological horror presented through VHS recordings
- Walking-simulator fans who want a first-person story set around one house
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a long campaign with extensive progression or a large amount of content
- Those looking for varied gameplay systems beyond house exploration and viewing recordings
- Players who do not enjoy psychological horror, surveillance themes, or VHS-style presentation
Our take on April 24th
The defining structure is a brief first-person investigation built around watching VHS recordings found inside a police-guarded house.
What is April 24th?
April 24th is a first-person psychological horror game structured as a walking simulator.
The player follows an experienced journalist who enters a house guarded by police after a terrible incident. Inside, he discovers VHS recordings showing events from the night of April 24th and what happened afterward. As he watches the tapes, he begins to understand that he is being observed, and viewing them leads to irreversible consequences. The game centers on exploring the house and examining its recordings, with a VHS visual effect, 3D surround sound, and realistic graphics. Its average completion time is 40 minutes, making it a short investigation focused on uncovering what occurred at the house.
How April 24th plays
- 01VHS Recordings
- Tapes found in the house show events from the incident and its aftermath.
- 02House Investigation
- An experienced journalist gains entry to a property guarded by police after a terrible event.
- 03Surround Sound
- Three-dimensional audio forms part of the horror presentation.
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April 24th: platforms & release
Is April 24th worth it?
It is worth it if: horror players seeking a short investigation with a defined 40-minute completion time. Skip it if: players seeking a long campaign with extensive progression or a large amount of content.
Where can I download April 24th?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens April 24th's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is April 24th on?
Windows only.
