Underplayed Gems

Qualia: The Path of Promise (2020)

Qualia: The Path of Promise cover
Developer
PURESIS
Publisher
PURESIS, Sekai Project, Denpasoft
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch
Genres
Adventure, Visual Novel
Where to get it
Nintendo eShop
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How it feels

A gentle, introspective visual novel about an android learning to be human while her owner develops tender feelings, paced like a quiet domestic drama.

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About

“Machina” is the world's first android to pass the Turing Test. Incidentally, she is also dressed like a maid. Dr. Hiro Koshino ends up taking Machina home and has her work as a maid. As she continues to learn and grow, he also begins to develop certain feelings towards her…

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