Hapunan is a horror experience rooted in Filipino culture, not only story-driven and scary but also Filipino-based. The players will take on the role of Niko, a passionate balut vendor, whose straightforward business permit quest rapidly turns into a life-or-death crisis.
Night employment is a straightforward job, but Hapunan slowly pulls Niko into a far darker probe. Players go around known locations, talk to characters, interact with things, and cause events in the tale that provide new information. A simple task about a firm permit unearths big mysteries concerning the Barangay Captain and his cohorts.
The investigation in Hapunan goes deeper as chats and discoveries twist the story into even more dangerous scenarios. The decisions a player makes can affect the story, resulting in alternative pathways and multiple endings. Then there are action scenes too, as Niko fights dangers while trying to protect his family. The developer notes that the whole experience runs about 30-40 minutes, which helps keep the tale tight and focused.
During the game Hapunan, players will explore a range of dramatic settings, each with its own hidden elements and potential threats. Niko has to keep himself out of trouble, but also find proof, and the keys to survival are careful observation and managing resources. The game is intended to be strategic, with interactive aspects that allow the players to interact with their environment and piece together the puzzle of the town’s mysteries. The tension ratchets up, and each step ahead presents more problems and more mystery.
