“This Curse Is Metal as Hell! | Kusodeka Bayashi” Press Release
A horror comedy game that fuses the power of heavy metal with short-form Japanese horror in the style of “Chilla’s Art”! Hot on the heels of its success in Japan, it’s finally getting an update with support for English and Chinese (Traditional and Simplified)!
Japan, February 24, 2025.
===== Overview =====
On February 24, 2025 (Monday), indie game developer HAZECODE released an English and Chinese (Traditional and Simplified) update for the horror-comedy game "This Curse Is Metal as Hell! | Kusodeka Bayashi".
This first-person game blends the power of heavy metal with short-form Japanese horror akin to Chilla's Art titles. Players uncover the truth behind a hidden curse that has tormented their family for generations while searching for a way to fight back.
Since its release in November 2024, the game was only available in Japanese, but thanks to its popularity—particularly among streamers—it has now surpassed 100 reviews, with an impressive 98% positive rating.
===== Story
You’ve gone to stay at your grandma and grandpa’s house in the countryside so your mom can give birth to her baby in peace. Surrounded by such beautiful nature, Sodehiki Village is the perfect place to take a load off and relax... Or at least it was supposed to be.
An overwhelmingly menacing aura awaits you upon your arrival. Eerie statues line the town. Burly men dressed from head to toe in leather absolutely ruin the village’s quaint and charming atmosphere. And to top it all off, there’s a local faith in an evil god that has some deep connection with your family...
“Oh man! A family curse? An evil mountain god? Give me a frickin’ break!”
Will you ever be able to get to that slow-paced lifestyle you’ve been looking forward to in this quaint country village?!
===== A New Experience in a Japanese Horror Comedy Where Heavy Metal is the Key!
With a setting reminiscent of My Summer Vacation!(Boku no Natsuyasumi), this game condenses my life into a 1.5-hour playtime—featuring picturesque Japanese countryside landscapes, traditional Japanese houses with unexpectedly metalhead-style rooms, and nostalgic MP3 player-based puzzles.
It’s a bold new experience packed with elements that stay true to Japanese folklore horror, intense developments driven by the heavy metal theme, and heartwarming moments of family love that might just bring tears to your eyes!
===== Meticulously Refined Professional Translation
For this title, no machine translation has been used. Instead, professional translators have carefully crafted the text to reflect the cultural nuances of each language.
No matter which language you play in, we guarantee an experience you can truly enjoy from the bottom of your heart!
===== Game Streaming Welcome!
This game has been enjoyed through gameplay videos and live streams in Japan.
We would love for players overseas to also experience the fun of This Curse Is Metal as Hell! and help spread the excitement!
===== SPECS
Developer : HAZECODE
Game Title : This Curse Is Metal as Hell! | Kusodeka Bayashi
Genre : Horror OS : Windows
Store URLs :
Steam :
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2909230/This_Curse_Is_Metal_as_Hell__Kusodeka_Bayashi/
Price : 2.99USD
Trailer : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gq4Nr0mLZtE
X : https://x.com/hazecode_jpn
Developer information and Contact
HAZECODE is a solo indie game developer who creates horror comedy games.
Email : hazecode.jpn@gmail.com