The Protagonish (2024)

Developer: College Fun Games
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Adventure, Indie
Rating: 2.8 of 5, 32 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 28 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A playful point-and-click where you meddle in a knight's quest by guiding or distracting villagers through humorous dialogue and light puzzles.

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What players say

Players describe The Protagonish as a very short proof-of-concept where you play as NPCs guiding a protagonist. Most complete it in under 30 minutes, and many call it too brief to recommend as a full game. The art and voice acting are praised, but bugs and limited scenes are common criticisms.

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