Underplayed Gems

Shadows on the Vatican - Act I: Greed (2014)

Shadows on the Vatican - Act I: Greed cover
Developer
10th Art Studio, Daring Touch
Publisher
Adventure Productions, Daring Touch
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
3.7 of 5, 742 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A slow, atmospheric point-and-click mystery through Rome, with a moody intrigue and an uneasy sense of dark secrets lurking beneath the surface.

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What players say

Players are drawn to the atmosphere and conspiracy plot, but nearly everyone warns that this is an unfinished episodic game with only two of four acts released and years of waiting. Completion takes about 3 hours, and puzzles can be challenging enough to require hints. Opinions split on whether the short length and incomplete story make it worth the price, even at a discount.

Screenshots

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