Asphyxia (2015)

Developer: ebi-hime
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Indie, Simulation
Rating: 3.9 of 5, 280 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 5.4 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A slow-paced, text-heavy visual novel where the player reads through a melancholy story of depression and fractured relationships, set to a backdrop of anime-styled poet characters.

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What players say

A melancholic visual novel that focuses on the strained relationship between two teenage girls. Players note the characters are based on English poets and appreciate the witty dialogue, but some find the writing too wordy or political. Many agree the story is short but emotionally intense.

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