Underplayed Gems

NOSTOI (2018)

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Developer
Aasura Project
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie
Rating
3.5 of 5, 13 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 18 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

a calm but mentally taxing puzzle-platformer where you manipulate time and physics to navigate a boy's fractured psychological landscape

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What players say

Players praise the minimalist art and music, calling it a dreamlike puzzle platformer, but many are frustrated by the close camera and a punishing heart system that slows progress. Movement is restricted to walking and rewinding, and some report missing controller support and no menu.

Screenshots

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