The Bard for Her (2024)

Developer: Noxurtica
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Indie
Rating: 3.8 of 5, 28 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.0 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A casual visual novel where you charm characters through lute playing and dialogue while exploring a map.

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What players say

Players describe a short, linear visual novel with RPG Maker graphics and a story that takes eerie turns. Reviews split on the harem premise and character art, with some finding the expressions unsettling. There is very little adult content despite the tag, and some report bugs or glitches.

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