Underplayed Gems

Renoir (2016)

Renoir cover
Developer
Black Wing Foundation
Publisher
Fulqrum Publishing
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
2.6 of 5, 151 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.8 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

a shadowy puzzle-platformer where you navigate a corrupt city as a detective, solving environmental puzzles under a noir-inspired tension.

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What players say

Players praise the noir visuals and atmosphere, but are divided on the gameplay. Many call the controls unresponsive and character movement sluggish, with repetitive puzzles that are easy to solve but tedious to execute. Some find it a relaxing puzzle game, while others say the clunky feel makes it frustrating.

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