Underplayed Gems

Bai Qu: Hundreds of Melodies (2017)

Bai Qu: Hundreds of Melodies cover
Developer
Magenta Factory
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Indie
Rating
4.8 of 5, 701 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 11 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A tender, story-driven visual novel set in a vividly atmospheric Nanjing, where gentle character interactions and emotional depth unfold at a slow, reflective pace.

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What players say

Players call the story bittersweet and emotionally affecting, with a heavy theme of euthanasia handled from multiple angles. The soundtrack is widely praised and the art is distinctive, though some find the character designs off-putting. Opinions split on the translation and pacing, with early game described as slow.

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Screenshots

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