The Luminous Underground (2020)

Developer: Choice of Games
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG
Rating: 3.6 of 5, 11 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 11 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A lighthearted text-based adventure where you zap ghosts with a rainbow blaster, balancing quirky humor with bureaucratic obstacles.

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What players say

Players praise the length and worldbuilding but split on the pacing, with many saying the story drags on with filler text and stats that feel meaningless. Some love the Ghostbusters-inspired setting while others find it too dull to finish.

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