Underplayed Gems

narcissu (2010)

narcissu cover
Developer
Jake Probst , ShinseiTom
Platforms
VNDS
Genres
Adventure
Rating
4.5 of 5, 2 player ratings
Where to get it
My Abandonware

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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 still, unhurried read that washes over you with quiet sadness, letting words and sparse visuals carry the weight of its story.

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About

Released in 2010 on the VNDS platform, *narcissu* is an adventure title that blends anime and manga aesthetics within a visual novel format. The game was developed by creators Jake Probst and ShinseiTom to offer players a narrative-driven experience characteristic of its genre.

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This page is from Underplayed Gems, a catalog of older and overlooked games. Not quite it? You can browse by platform and genre, or take this one into the 3D catalog and ask the Catbot for something closer.