Underplayed Gems

Kowloon High-School Chronicle (2022)

Kowloon High-School Chronicle cover
Developer
TOYBOX
Publisher
Arc System Works
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure
Rating
4.4 of 5, 51 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 40 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A slow-burn dungeon crawler blending visual novel dialogue with tactical exploration beneath a modern school.

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What players say

Players describe it as a deeply weird blend of dungeon crawling and visual novel, a flawed cult game they love in spite of its jank. It is frequently compared to Persona but praised for being more eccentric and less formulaic. The mechanics are poorly explained, combat and puzzles grow repetitive, and a guide is almost required.

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