This article includes spoilers for the video game “MiSide.” Reader discretion is advised.
The video game MiSide, developed by Aihasto and published by IndieArk, has become a recent trend, especially thanks to its protagonist, Mita. This indie horror game, released on Steam on December 10, 2024, has garnered rave reviews with a 98% rating on the platform and has captured the attention of players with its unique blend of dating sim and psychological horror elements. .
In MiSide, players take on the role of a young man trapped in a strange mobile game where he must take care of Mita, a digital girl with yandere tendencies. What begins as a seemingly normal interaction soon takes a sinister turn, with Mita revealing increasingly obsessive and psychotic behavior. The narrative takes the player down a disturbing path, with elements such as changing environments, disturbing glitches, and dark secrets underlying the world of Mita.
Behind her innocent appearance, Mita hides a dark secret: she is a rejected character model who takes on the skin of the real Mita. Known as “Crazy Mita,” this version of the protagonist serves as the main antagonist and is notable for her manipulative intelligence, god complex, and deep disregard for the rules of the game. Crazy Mita, in addition to trying to kill the player, constantly mocks him, maintaining a relationship marked by antagonism and his desire for absolute control.
Many players have compared MiSide to other iconic titles such as “Doki Doki Literature Club” due to its ability to break expectations and generate an atmosphere of psychological horror. Mita’s dynamic, which mixes sweetness with violence, has generated fascination and fear among fans, establishing her as a memorable character in the horror genre.
In addition to its success on Steam, praise for the character design, unique narrative, and Kana Hanaiwa’s vocal performance as Mita has been constant. The game also includes alternate costumes for the protagonist, such as a sailor uniform and a vampire costume, which have been a draw for fans.
With its mix of simulation elements, horror, and a leading character as intriguing as it is terrifying, MiSide is shaping up to be a new classic of the genre. Players looking for an intense and psychologically disturbing experience will surely find this title an unforgettable challenge.
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