Do Square Enix know how to make a horror game? Well they had a go at it with their DS game Nanashi no Game (Game With No Name). Here is the debut trailer for the sequel...

"Nanashi No Geemu is a fascinating game. As a game, it lacks depth and longevity, and just isn't all that fun. As horror, its approach is extremely interesting and fairly effective despite its technical constraints. I can't decide how I feel about it in total; the lack of compelling game play is a big dent, but it's almost completely compensated for by the fantastic presentation, attention to detail, and innovative game-within-a-game mechanic. I guess what I can say is that this game is highly..."

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Square's DS horror offering, Na Nashi no Geemu (Game with No Name), made waves in my consciousness a few months back when some screenshots were spied in Famitsu. Now that the title is nearing its Japanese release date (July 3rd) more information is hitting the net, including a new trailer.

The trailer itself actually shows the "game within a game" that you play as part of the storyline, which draws a sharp contrast to the spooky atmosphere with a sudden dose of Dragon Warrior-style gra..."

"Perhaps the Last Hope is the US title for Nanashi no Game, the Square Enix horror game where the protagonist plays a cursed RPG. It’s a striking difference from the literal translation, Nameless Game, but it feels feasible. Maybe it’s something brand new? Maybe, as with all trademarks, it might never be used. Square Enix never got around to releasing Code Age Commanders, which they trademarked in the USA."

"It seems Square Enix is dead set to surprise us with its next Nintendo DS title. No anorexic emo characters will plague Nanashi no Game (roughly translates to Nameless Game), which follows a mysterious game that can lead to the player's death in seven days.

Sound familiar? Not far from your average Japanese horror movie, but Nanashi no Game is a little bit special since it's not everyday we find Square Enix doing something like Hotel Dusk. As you'll see in the video below, the game is play..."