This Way Madness Lies (2022)

Developer: Zeboyd Digital Entertainment LLC
Platforms: Windows
Genres: RPG
Rating: 4.3 of 5, 190 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 7.5 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

A playful, whimsical JRPG that feels like a lighthearted anime adventure with silly Shakespeare-flavored humor and cozy turn-based battles.

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What players say

Players are split on this Zeboyd RPG. Many love the comedic Shakespeare-meets-magical-girl premise and the tactical combat system, but a gamebreaking save bug in the backstage area and forced party composition draw frequent complaints. Several find the story shallow and the combat repetitive.

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