RiME (2017)

Developer: Tequila Works, QLOC
Publisher: Grey Box, Six Foot
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure
Rating: 4.5 of 5, 5,179 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 7.2 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

a calm, solitary puzzle adventure through a beautiful island, guided by a fox, with gentle exploration and quiet discovery

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What players say

Players praise the emotional story about grief, beautiful art, and relaxing atmosphere, but many report technical issues including a camera that causes motion sickness, obtrusive gamepad vibration that cannot be turned off, and occasionally clunky controls. The puzzles are gentle and the game is short, about 6 to 8 hours.

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