Underplayed Gems

The Logomancer (2015)

The Logomancer cover
Developer
Jeffrey Nordin, Justin Nordin
Publisher
Jeffrey Nordin
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating
3.0 of 5, 10 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 17 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A contemplative, dialogue-heavy journey through a surreal dream-infused city, where philosophical questions are pondered at a measured pace.

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What players say

Players praise the witty writing and creative worldbuilding, but split on the combat: some call it a clever verbal argument system, others see renamed JRPG tropes. Puzzles frustrate as often as they delight. The hand-drawn art is widely called ugly, and the true ending earns strong praise.

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