Underplayed Gems

Scarlet Hood and the Wicked Wood (2021)

Scarlet Hood and the Wicked Wood cover
Developer
Devespresso Games
Publisher
Headup
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.3 of 5, 276 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 5.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A story-rich, choice-driven adventure through a whimsical and slightly dark fairy-tale world, with puzzle-solving and multiple endings.

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What players say

Players describe this as a Wizard of Oz reimagining blended with Red Riding Hood and Groundhog Day. The art and music are praised, but several puzzles frustrate, especially a cave puzzle. Reviews note you cannot revisit an area once you finish its main objective, locking you out of rescuing characters and affecting the multiple endings.

Screenshots

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