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Press & Creators reviews (5)
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- 93
“This is one of the most compelling, consuming games I’ve played in so long. I just cannot recommend this enough.”
read full review ↗ - 100
“Between Slay the Princess and Scarlet Hollow, Black Tabby Games is fast turning into a developer whose titles you can’t afford to ignore. The creativity, character development, and world-building are excellent in this latest visual novel, and the degree to which our experiences can change based on our choices is astonishing. It’s so well-thought out and impressive, and a perfect example of “your choices matter.” ”
read full review ↗ - 92
“I loved Slay the Princess, but truthfully enjoyed Scarlet Hollow even more. The sheer number of story permutations and complex character relationships offer a replay value I’ve rarely seen in a VN. I’ve only completed two playthroughs, but I will be returning for another few runs before the next episode. Black Tabby Games has created something special that all adventure game and VN fans should experience, even if they don’t love horror. Yes, Scarlet Hollow is technically a horror game, but it’s not full of jump scares or cheap thrills. Instead, it gently pulls you into the world of this small, decaying town, allowing you to experience the rot within. By my fourth day in the game, I realized I didn’t want to leave Scarlet Hollow. It’s the first time I’ve ever been content in a small town, and if that isn’t a testament to the quality of this wonderful, terrifying game, nothing could be.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Scarlet Hollow is a masterfully written horror visual novel that blends eerie storytelling with deep player choice. With a richly detailed world, compelling characters, and a haunting atmosphere, it offers an immersive supernatural mystery experience. Though still incomplete, its branching narrative and impactful decisions make it a must-play for fans of narrative-driven horror.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Scarlet Hollow proves not all horror games need jump scares or hyper violent animations for them to work. Its execution in a horror visual novel works well through old-school mysteries and slow buildup in its short time.”
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- Aug 20Aug 20, 2026
- Aug 8thAug 8, 2026
- August 5thAug 5, 2026
- Aug 4Aug 4, 2026
- Aug 3Aug 3, 2026
- August 2ndAug 2, 2026
- July 31stAug 1, 2026
- catching up on reported issuesJul 30, 2026
- July 30th small patch 4Jul 30, 2026
- July 30th, small patch 3Jul 30, 2026
- Okay, fine, you can have some achievements.Jul 30, 2026
- The fastest turnaround on a hotfix of all timeJul 30, 2026
- Rumors Update OUT NOWJul 30, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Scarlet Hollow 2026 July Progress Report - Rumors Update Releasing on July 30th!Jul 1, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- May 12th UpdateMay 12, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Scarlet Hollow May 2026 Development UpdateMay 1, 2026
- Feb 28Feb 28, 2026
- Feb 27Feb 27, 2026
- Feb 26 HotfixFeb 26, 2026
- Feb 25 Hotfix 2Feb 26, 2026
- Feb 25 HotfixFeb 25, 2026
- Episode 5 Balance Patch LiveFeb 25, 2026
- Episode 5 Franklin RebalancingFeb 24, 2026
- Feb 22 #2? #3?Feb 22, 2026
- Feb 22 Balance TweakFeb 22, 2026
- Feb 22 Hotfix 1Feb 22, 2026
- Episode 5 Post Release Update and RoadmapFeb 22, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- feb 21 8:00 pm eastern timeFeb 22, 2026
- credits display issue fixFeb 21, 2026
- Feb 21 Patch 1Feb 21, 2026
- last one before bedFeb 21, 2026
- feb 20 hotfix 8Feb 21, 2026
- Feb 20 Hotfix 7Feb 21, 2026
- Feb 20 Hotfix 6Feb 20, 2026
- Feb 20 Hotfix... 5?Feb 20, 2026
- Feb 20 Hotfix 4Feb 20, 2026
- Feb 20 Hotfix 3Feb 20, 2026
- Feb 20 hotfix 2Feb 20, 2026
- Feb 20 Hotfix 1Feb 20, 2026
…and 40 earlier patch announcements.