Midnight Stories (2021)

Developer: coderenderx
Platforms: Windows, Linux
Genres: Simulation
Rating: 2.7 of 5, 11 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 27 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A slow, intimate visual novel where you follow branching storylines through images, text, and optional sensual narration.

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What players say

Players say Midnight Stories is very short, around 16 minutes to 3 hours, and feels unfinished like a demo. The writing is weak and the game breaks the show-don't-tell rule, though voice acting is decent. Graphics are dated and animations bad, with a black screen bug reported. Some enjoy a single character's scene, but most recommend only at a deep discount.

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