Bathory - The Bloody Countess (2016)

Developer: Absolutist Ltd.
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating: 3.4 of 5, 58 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.9 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A moody, story-driven hidden object puzzle game with a dark Gothic atmosphere and a sense of eerie mystery.

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What players say

Players praise the artwork and music, but most find the gameplay tedious due to repetitive hidden object scenes that must be replayed for currency, with puzzles that lack internal logic and a missing map that causes frustration. Several call it short, buggy, and poorly translated, though a few enjoy it as a casual adventure.

Screenshots

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