Underplayed Gems

Lifestream - A Haunting Text Adventure (2016)

Lifestream - A Haunting Text Adventure cover
Developer
Storycentric Worlds
Publisher
Unimatrix Productions
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG
Rating
4.8 of 5, 32 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 6.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A haunting and atmospheric text adventure that feels like exploring a mysterious realm through thoughtful choices and retro-styled visuals.

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What players say

Players praise the engaging supernatural mystery but note a slow start, with the first hour feeling like a priest simulator. The interface is intuitive, the puzzles are satisfying, and the game takes about 8 hours to complete. Some find the inventory clunky and the 3D stills dated.

Screenshots

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