Underplayed Gems

Lighthouse of Guiding Flames (2019)

Lighthouse of Guiding Flames cover
Developer
TomoToro
Publisher
NARRATIVE NINE LTD
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating
4.4 of 5, 71 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 5.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A contemplative, story-driven visual novel where you explore a mysterious setting through choices and investigation, with an undercurrent of unease and tension.

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What players say

Players praise the story's emotional impact and unusual reverse-then-forward timeline, but nearly all note frequent typos and syntax errors that hurt polish. The game takes about five to six hours, with multiple endings and a mix of cute and dark moments.

Screenshots

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