Underplayed Gems

The mysterious ship(诡船谜案) (2018)

The mysterious ship(诡船谜案) cover
Developer
魂动天下
Publisher
HunDong Studio
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie, Simulation
Rating
3.5 of 5, 10 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

a slow, atmospheric puzzle adventure that feels like unraveling a grim mystery through ominous, hand-painted scenes

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What players say

Players praise the hand-drawn art and dark atmosphere, but note the English localization is rough and the PC port is missing cutscenes from the mobile original. Puzzles are hit or miss: some find them easy, others frustrating, and reviewers report bugs like disappearing items. The in-game walkthrough helps but also makes the game feel too guided.

Screenshots

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