Palinurus (2016)

- Developer
- Watercress
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Free To Play
- Rating
- 4.7 of 5, 266 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 1.9 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A quiet, introspective sci-fi story told through a kinetic visual novel, with lighthearted moments and a gentle, melancholy tone.
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What players say
Players call it a short, free visual novel with an emotional sci-fi story about an AI named Budapest. Some find the protagonist annoying or the writing amateurish, while others praise its melancholy atmosphere and themes of loss.
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