Underplayed Gems

The Ensign (2024)

The Ensign cover
Developer
Amir Rajan
Publisher
Scratchwork Development LLC
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
RPG
Rating
4.2 of 5, 6 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 50 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A tense, methodical journey through a desolate world where each step risks death and every lesson is earned through trial and error.

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What players say

Players who enjoy the world of A Dark Room find a tougher, text-based prequel focused on expedition and combat. A scroll-down bug can ruin runs, and opinions split sharply between those who love the bleak atmosphere and one reviewer who calls it poorly designed.

Screenshots

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