The Academy: The First Riddle (2020)

Developer

Pine Studio

Publisher

Snapbreak

Platforms

Windows, macOS

Genres

Adventure, Casual, Indie

Rating

3.3 of 5, 94 player ratings

Typical playtime

about 8.7 hours

Where to get it

Steam

How it feels

A gentle, curiosity-driven puzzle adventure through a beautiful school, with leisurely exploration and light mystery.

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What players say

Players compare it to Professor Layton set in a Harry Potter-style school. The puzzles are the main draw, but many find them poorly worded or illogical due to translation issues. Opinions are split on difficulty, and the game ends on a cliffhanger with no updates in years.

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