Narinig Mo Ba?

Narinig Mo Ba? is a short psychological horror game that takes place in a familiar Filipino sari-sari store. You're behind the counter, serving customers, finding the items they want and talking to the people who come in.

The Story of Narinig Mo Ba?

At first glance the job seems routine. One customer orders a drink, another asks for a product from the shelf and casual conversations take place between transactions. But as you move along, these conversations become disturbing. Names, debts, rumors and community relationships begin to emerge as important pieces of the narrative.

A Shift That’s Not as Simple as You Think

You begin with the standard tasks of a shopkeeper. Customers approach the counter and state what they want to buy. You’re expected to remember exactly what they asked for, walk over to the shelving area, find the right product, and walk back to complete the transaction, including taking the payment and giving change.

This cycle continues throughout the game, but the atmosphere changes with new customers being introduced. The stories of the surrounding community become more and more compelling, so you want to read every line of dialog carefully.

Store Layout and Zones

You don’t just click around to find products, instead products are organized into specific zones.

Small Product Shelf

On the wall over the counter are packets of coffee, shampoo, spices, drinks and all sorts of household items. Knowing where everything is will save you valuable time serving customers.

Food Pantry’s

Snacks, cookies, instant noodles and canned food are stacked on wooden shelves. First read the request and choose the correct product category instead of clicking on random items.

Refrigera­tor

The refrigerator section stocks beverages, eggs, ice and a variety of bottled products. This is the first place to look when a customer orders a drink or something cold.

How to Fill Orders in Narinig Mo Ba

Read the customer’s request

Don't move in haste as soon as the customer starts talking. Read the full line of dialog to know exactly what is needed. The game uses dialogue to drive both tasks and the story, so skipping lines could cause you to miss important information.

Find the Right Product

After you have found the item, go to the appropriate section and choose the product. If you pick up the wrong object, hold down the left mouse button to put it back where it was.

See Price

If you need to see the price of a product, use the right mouse button. This step is especially useful before moving on to the checkout phase.

Take money and make change

Then hand over the item and proceed to the cash register area. Verify the product price and the amount the customer gave you, then calculate the difference and select the correct denominations for the change. The register has ₱50, ₱100, ₱500 and ₱1000 bills and ₱1, ₱5, ₱10 and ₱20 poins.

Tips for an easier Narinig Mo Ba experience

Read the dialogue before acting

This is the most important habit to form. Customers often provide details about the item within their spoken lines. Waiting for dialog to finish also helps prevent accidental clicks while the game is transitioning between scenes.

Locate product locations

After a few transactions memorize where coffee, food, beverages, and other items are. When you know the store layout, you’ll find things much quicker.

If the game is not responding, do not spam click

If you are not receiving any mouse click registration, first check if you are in a dialog sequence, animation or scene transition. Afterward, click once inside the game window to regain focus.

Take the right action for each situation

Click the left mouse button to pick up or drop an item, hold it to put an item back, and click the right mouse button to check the price. Knowing the difference between these three actions prevents you from making mistakes.

Calculate the difference before you open the till

Don't start calculating only after you open the register. First, find out how much change you need, then choose the bills and coins you need. This method helps reduce errors in transactions.

Character names and relationships are important to note

Names mentioned in conversations can be important as the story develops. To understand the whole story, pay attention to who the customers are talking about and how they are connected to other people.

Don't play like it's a speedrun

Narinig Mo Ba? does not require you to perform actions at maximum speed. It's a slower pace that allows you to take in the shop, read the dialog, and better catch changes in the atmosphere.

Sound increases the sense of unease

The first part of the game is very familiar. You open a small shop and make transactions every day. As the story progresses, sound becomes more and more important in changing the mood.

If possible, listen at a moderate volume with headphones or speakers that provide clear sound. Don’t mute the sound too quickly or you might miss the atmosphere the game is trying to create.

Controls

• Left mouse button: Pick up or place an item.
• Hold left mouse button: Return the selected item.
• Right mouse button: Check price.
• Dialogue choices: Select a response when the game presents options.

Conclusion

If you enjoy horror games that focus more on story, observation and exploration instead of action, then Narinig Mo Ba? is the perfect game for you. Simple sales tasks introduce you to the world of the game, while the dialog slowly immerses players into an ever more unpredictable atmosphere.