The Land of Crows (2019)

Developer

Gemlore

Platforms

Windows

Genres

Adventure, Casual, Indie

Rating

4.4 of 5, 49 player ratings

Typical playtime

about 5.7 hours

Where to get it

Steam

How it feels

Playing feels like walking through a damp, shadowy 19th-century landscape, uncovering a grim mystery with quiet pacing and a literary weight.

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What players say

Players praise the dense gothic atmosphere and historical detail about 19th-century Poland, but note it is extremely text-heavy and moves slowly. The game feels more like an interactive ebook than a traditional adventure, with some finding the backtracking tedious. Reviews split on whether the slow pacing and heavy reading add to the immersion or become a chore.

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