The WhatsNext verdict
GashiShachiNoSachi is a wonderfully specific free adventure for players who miss the strange, low-resolution internet of the Windows XP era. Play it for the interface-driven exploration and creeping web-lore atmosphere, not for length or conventional storytelling.
What it does best
A strangely authentic descent into the old internet
Turns web browsing into a genuinely novel adventure game
The interface itself becomes the mystery
Uncanny dread without relying on jump scares
What might put you off
Very short and narrowly targeted
Some puzzles may feel opaque
The setup
What you are walking into
This game is browsing the internet for pages that don't exist, starting with the mysterious homepage "GashiShachiNoSachi". When you start the game, you will see a screen that looks like an operating system with sound effects. First, try logging in and launching your browser. Browsers come with back, forward, refresh, and home buttons that are useful for browsing. You can jump directly to a page by entering the URL in the address field and clicking the Go button. On some pages, objects can be got by clicking on them. The object you get will be displayed in the eyedropper field of the browser. The object can be attached to a some object, and if the content of the attachment is correct, an event will occur. When the event occurs, you can go to another link. Enjoy surfing the net.
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