Romance after dark (2021)

Developer: Lesson of Passion
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie, Simulation
Rating: 3.6 of 5, 51 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.4 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

A noir-infused visual novel where you piece together a broken detective's life through romantic and investigative choices.

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What players say

Players say it is a short noir visual novel with a detective story and 10 endings. It only takes 2-3 hours to see everything, but replaying to unlock all endings is annoying because the fast-forward and save system are limited. The art and music set a good dark mood, though some find the sex scenes unconvincing and the characters same-looking. Reviews are split on whether it is worth the price.

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