Underplayed Gems

TARAKAN - Mystery Point & Click Adventure (2021)

TARAKAN - Mystery Point & Click Adventure cover
Developer
M9 Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating
2.9 of 5, 12 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A slow-paced, inquisitive walk-through a mysterious forest leading to a submerged mystery, with relaxed puzzle-solving and cinematic storytelling.

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What players say

Players are split on TARAKAN. Some enjoy the math-oriented code-breaking puzzles, but many find the game too short (under 2 hours) and reliant on obscure number clues without hints. The pixel hunting on static screens and lack of cursor feedback frustrate some, while others call it a decent timewaster for the price.

Screenshots

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