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The Superlatives: Aetherfall (2017)

The Superlatives: Aetherfall cover
Developer
Choice of Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating
4.5 of 5, 28 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 7.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A text-driven adventure where your choices guide a superhero team through a richly imagined Victorian London, relying on narrative immersion rather than graphics or sound.

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What players say

Players praise the complete story and the blend of steampunk and superhero tropes, but many note the limited replay value and the romance options that all play out similarly. There is a known glitch where choosing to protect Dusk still sends the player to Gatsby.

Screenshots

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