The Patient: After Hours (2022)

Developer: Aaron Wise
Publisher: Trial By Fire Games
Genres: Indie
Rating: 4.6 of 5, 14 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 42 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

You wander through an empty, eerie mall at night, never sure what is real, as a dark story unfolds around you.

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What players say

Players praise the PS1-style visuals and creepy atmosphere, but note it is a very short walking sim, roughly 30 minutes. The maze chase against a creature is a highlight, though some find the third act confusing or nonsensical. Reviews are split on whether the content justifies the price.

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