Underplayed Gems

The Good Book VN (2020)

The Good Book VN cover
Developer
MB aka FRANK
Publisher
MB, FRANK
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating
3.1 of 5, 8 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 46 minutes
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A text-driven, emotionally heavy journey through crime and redemption in 80s–90s England.

story richatmosphericemotionalrawseriousgroundedslow pacedintrospective

What players say

Players praise the gritty, realistic look at gang life and its consequences, and say the Christian message about choices anchors the story. They are split on whether it works as a visual novel, with several calling it more of a short ebook with stock photos and synth music, and some finding the pacing too quick to feel engaged.

Screenshots

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