Max Massacre (2023)

Developer: Zetsubou
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Indie, Simulation
Rating: 3.9 of 5, 41 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.2 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A bleak and oppressive visual novel where the player feels powerless in a world that crushes hope, with only a single moment of agency defining the outcome.

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What players say

Players agree it is a very short visual novel with a single choice at the end, often described as more of a concept or e-book than a game. The story is considered decent for the price but predictable, and the dialogue is sometimes called awkward.

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