Underplayed Gems

A Stroke of Fate: Operation Valkyrie (2011)

A Stroke of Fate: Operation Valkyrie cover
Developer
SPLine
Publisher
Akella
Genres
Adventure
Rating
3.1 of 5, 35 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 8.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A tension-filled detective adventure set in a grim historical backdrop, where every clue nudges a fragile conspiracy against a tyrannical regime.

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What players say

Players praise the historical detail and the premise of plotting against Hitler as an SS officer, but the praise is heavily undercut by complaints about a clunky interface, excessive backtracking, and voice acting frequently described as terrible or amateurish. Many also say the puzzles are unintuitive and demand a walkthrough.

Screenshots

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