Underplayed Gems

Morningstar: Descent to Deadrock (2015)

Morningstar: Descent to Deadrock cover
Developer
Red Herring Labs
Publisher
Phoenix Online Publishing
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.7 of 5, 580 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A solitary, tense puzzle of survival and investigation on a silent, alien world, with a lingering sense of dread.

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What players say

Players consistently praise this as a faithful remake of a beloved Flash game, calling it a short and nostalgic sci-fi point-and-click adventure. Many note the voice acting is awkward but charming, and while the puzzles are logical and the story builds intrigue, most agree the 2-4 hour length makes the full price hard to justify without a sale.

Screenshots

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