
Is it possible that there is actually some sort of witch presence in the mansion, or is that simply a red herring to keep people from discovering the real murderer? Chances are you’ll get plenty confused and see your own opinions shift back and forth throughout a playthrough of the Question Arc. It appears that the Ushiromiya family has a longstanding rumor that Kinzo’s riches were initially created thanks to a witch named Beatrice. There’s also a mystical matter thrown in.

Where Umineko When They Cry diverges from the typical mansion murder mystery is that there is a lot more going on than simply trying to guess who committed the crimes. However, no one expected that family members would suddenly start being killed off. With tensions flaring on this secluded island, it only makes sense that people will get hurt. The thing is, this meeting always takes place on Kinzo’s island – yes, he’s seriously wealthy enough to own an entire island and build a mansion on it. Everyone intends to settle this issue during the upcoming yearly family meeting. Kinzo’s doctor reveals to the family that there likely isn’t much time left in his life, meaning there will soon be a tremendous battle with regards to inheritance money. Its focus is on the wealthy Ushiromiya family which consists of the ruling father figure, Kinzo, his four adult children, and their children and spouses. One, what the heck is Umineko When They Cry ? Secondly, do they need to play Higurashi When They Cry first in order to understand this game? At the onset it may seem that Umineko When They Cry has a very common plot line. The question for those who never played it during its original release or fan translation may have a few questions. Now that Umineko When They Cry (Question Arc) is out, everyone is able to get this much-loved visual novel series easily on Steam. It was only a matter of time before they made an official move with Umineko.

Last year, MangaGamer began re-releasing the Higurashi When They Cry series (also by 07th Expansion) with new sprites, Steam support and a totally upgraded translation.


Translation group Witch Hunt did a pretty great job with 07th Expansion’s title and helped spread the greatness that is Umineko to others. Years ago, this happened with the Umineko no Naku Koro ni series. There have been many times in the history of visual novels that fans become so intensely interested in sharing a game with others that they form into groups to translate them free of charge.
