Underplayed Gems

The Book Of Hiro (2023)

The Book Of Hiro cover
Developer
MingCang Studio
Publisher
OKJOY
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, RPG, Strategy
Rating
2.8 of 5, 130 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A gentle, whimsical puzzle adventure through a storybook world where you uncover hidden patterns by shifting perspective.

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What players say

Players like the diorama-based puzzle idea and the hidden ending, but many find the puzzles illogical and the item placement too finicky. The story ends abruptly without a boss fight, and the hidden ending is a letdown. Complaints focus on a missing save system, poor translation, and performance issues that force a second playthrough for all achievements.

Screenshots

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