Underplayed Gems

RE:CALL (2023)

RE:CALL cover
Developer
maitan69
Publisher
Whitethorn Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure
Rating
4.3 of 5, 82 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 6.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

You play by rewinding and altering memories, where every change in the past ripples into immediate consequences, blending puzzle-solving with a darkly funny thriller story.

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What players say

Players love the first half's memory-altering puzzles but widely agree the second half bogs down in tedious stealth and switch-puzzle sections with little use of the core mechanic. The music, art, and characters are praised, while the story and ending feel underbaked to some.

Screenshots

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