Underplayed Gems

Photographs (2019)

Photographs cover
Developer
EightyEight Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie, Simulation
Rating
4.2 of 5, 165 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.8 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A contemplative, atmospheric puzzle game where you uncover a story by piecing together scenes with beautiful pixel art and music.

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What players say

Players praise the pixel art, music, and emotional stories about tragedy, but many find the puzzles repetitive or tedious, especially when played in one sitting. The writing is sometimes called cliche, and one reviewer warns about an unannounced webcam access at the end. Players split on puzzle quality, with some enjoying the variety and others finding them irritating.

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