Underplayed Gems

THE HOUCHI PLAY -THE 放置プレイ- (2017)

THE HOUCHI PLAY -THE 放置プレイ- cover
Developer
KoheiGallery
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
4.2 of 5, 13 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 22 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A tense and comical stealth game where you must freeze at the right moment to avoid being seen, then dash forward when the girl looks away.

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What players say

Players describe a very short, repetitive game where you creep toward cosplay girls while mashing keys. The highlight is the absurd, well-animated protagonist face. Some warn it barely runs on Windows 10 and recommend a controller. Players split on whether the humor lands or the game leans enough into its deviant premise.

Screenshots

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