Hapunan

Hapunan is a short narrative horror game that follows a balut vendor named Niko as he navigates a quiet town hiding unsettling truths. Set within a Filipino cultural backdrop, the game begins with a simple goal—getting a business permit—but quickly spirals into a confrontation with corruption, hidden motives, and personal risk. The story is interactive, shaped by the player’s decisions, and structured to encourage multiple playthroughs to fully understand the unfolding mystery.

Observation and Consequence

The game features a point-and-click adventure format where players interact with the environment, gather information, and make choices that directly affect the outcome. Exploration is essential, as some dialogue options and paths only become available after finding key items or revisiting certain locations. Dialogue is brief but meaningful, often offering hints or warnings. Even minor actions can lead to significant consequences, including premature endings that reflect the risks of trusting the wrong people.

Branches, Endings, and Replay

Rather than guiding players toward a single outcome, Hapunan presents a network of storylines shaped by specific choices. Across five chapters, players can unlock a wide range of results—some final, others unresolved or misleading. The game includes a fake ending that mimics closure midway through the narrative, deliberately playing with player expectations.

Core systems include:

• Interaction-based exploration
• Inventory and item-use mechanics
• Branching dialogue with variable outcomes
• A retry system that removes punishment for failure
• Multiple endings, some of which are hidden or deceptive

A Story Grounded in Place

While the mechanics are simple, the game’s strength lies in its atmosphere and cultural detail. The quiet streets, traditional elements, and subtle expressions of local life build a believable setting that makes each disturbing moment more impactful. Audio plays a key role in pacing and tension, with sound-based events requiring players to pay attention beyond the visual.

Hapunan encourages thoughtful engagement with its world. Players must navigate space and understand how information connects to choices. Each path reveals more about the characters and the forces behind the town’s surface calm. Whether playing for story, exploration, or outcomes, the game rewards curiosity with a layered experience that remains grounded in everyday fears.