Psychedelica of the Black Butterfly (2018)

Psychedelica of the Black Butterfly cover

Developer: IDEA FACTORY
Publisher: Intragames
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure
Rating: 4.2 of 5, 900 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 12 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A hauntingly romantic visual novel where memory loss and butterfly hunting in a creepy mansion create a tense, story-driven experience.

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What players say

Players praise the story and atmosphere, but many warn that the branching narrative requires a guide to avoid confusion and the minigame can be frustrating. A handful of reviewers are annoyed by the keyboard-only controls and lack of auto-read reliability.

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