The Journalist (2024)

Developer: Jungwoo Yom, Hajin Lim
Publisher: Jungwoo Yom
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating: 5.0 of 5, 7 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 56 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You wander Seoul's fading neighborhoods, carefully framing each shot through a film camera's viewfinder while gentle challenges keep the pace unhurried and reflective.

atmosphericcozycasualcutetop-downsingleplayerlight actionexploration

What players say

Players praise its charming visuals and chill photo-taking mechanics but note it is short and could use more content and polish, like a skybox and better guidance on errors.

Screenshots

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