Underplayed Gems

Ballads and Romances (2022)

Ballads and Romances cover
Developer
Astrolabe Stories
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, Free To Play
Rating
4.0 of 5, 53 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 31 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A gentle, story-focused walking experience through a poet's memories, blending education with calm exploration.

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What players say

Players describe it as a short, free visual novel about the Polish poet Adam Mickiewicz, taking about 20 to 30 minutes. Many appreciate the educational value, but some note missing features like a save function and awkward English translation, and one reviewer says the game fails to launch.

Screenshots

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