Review of Higurashi: When They Cry - Outbreak

So I'll start by getting to the main point that might help you decide on whether to watch this or not. It was a great addition to the first two original Higurashi seasons. Not a continuation, but it gives you the same vibe. However, there are key things that need to be pointed out. Just note that some of these points might only apply to the unknown fact of this OVA being the only one to come, or if it will have more episodes following it. The story moved very fast (if it's a single OVA, then that's more understandable) and the mystery vibe of the Oyashiro'scurse seems to be non-existent; which I thought was one of Higurashi's greatest elements.

The villagers were also a bit more insane than usual, but they definitely added to the tension.

Above all, the soundtrack was definitely amazing. It was, might I say it, one of the higher ones in many animes. I'm not good with words describing music (that's for someone else whose talent is there to do) so I'll just leave it at: watch it and find out.

To be general, this was interesting to watch, but I personally couldn't say it was that close to the feel of the original two series' episodes.