Tale of Two Cranes (2024)

Developer: Hosted Games
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating: 2.9 of 5, 21 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 12 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A sprawling, text-heavy choose-your-own-adventure where every decision shapes your rise to power in a mythic, war-torn ancient China.

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What players say

Players are split. Many praise the writing, setting, and second half but criticize frequent time skips that skip key events, choices that feel meaningless early on, and romances that rush past initial interactions. Some also report misleading choices and stat checks that favor certain builds.

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