Pacifist Kunoichi Kikyo (2023)

Developer: nikukyu
Publisher: 072 Project
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating: 3.7 of 5, 57 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 57 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You patiently navigate a transforming Japan as a capable but underestimated investigator, resolving problems through observation and peaceful means.

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What players say

Players agree it is very short, around 30 minutes to an hour. Several mention missing sound effects for characters and a poor machine translation. Multiple players report broken achievements, one of which has been unfixed since 2023. The game is uncensored out of the box and runs on Steam Deck with Proton Experimental.

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