Underplayed Gems

Marcella Moon: Curse of the Black Cat (2021)

Marcella Moon: Curse of the Black Cat cover
Developer
Hidden Ocean Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
5.0 of 5, 6 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A slow, point-and-click mystery where you investigate a cursed artifact through dialogue and puzzles, with a quiet, atmospheric tension.

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What players say

Players praise the voice acting and personal story that reveals more about Marcella's life. The game is short but satisfying, with puzzles that some find unintuitive. Fans of old-school Nancy Drew games and the series will enjoy this entry.

Screenshots

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