Magikiras (2018)

Developer: Hosted Games
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating: 2.5 of 5, 14 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 10 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A text-driven interactive novel where your choices shape a near-future story blending magic and technology.

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What players say

Players are sharply divided: many praise the worldbuilding and action writing but are frustrated by a system that demands one correct path to see the ending, with little room for genuine choice. Grammar and technical issues are common complaints, though some find the lengthy story worth the flaws.

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