Macabre (2015)

Developer: MOCBJ Software
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Indie, RPG
Rating: 2.9 of 5, 36 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 4.4 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

a deliberate, old-school JRPG with loot and crafting systems that reward exploration through a post-apocalyptic world

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What players say

Players describe this as a short old-school JRPG with solid combat and a meaningful crafting system that makes loot gathering fun. The story has a dark tone and an unexpected twist. However, players are split on technical issues: some praise the simple controls and music, while others call the fixed 640x400 resolution and lack of fullscreen a dealbreaker.

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