Underplayed Gems

The Lament of a Lifeless Star (2024)

The Lament of a Lifeless Star cover
Developer
TALESSHOP Co., Ltd.
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Indie
Rating
4.8 of 5, 49 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 9.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A slow, heartfelt visual novel with a melancholic sci-fi backdrop, focusing on emotional storytelling and character interactions.

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What players say

Players praise the emotional story and voice acting, but some find the character banter cringey and the early pacing slow. The game is a remaster of a 2016 mobile title with added content, and many buy it for nostalgia.

Screenshots

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