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

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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.

Screenshots

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