Underplayed Gems

To Hell With The Ugly (2023)

To Hell With The Ugly cover
Developer
La Poule Noire, ARTE France
Publisher
ARTE France
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.3 of 5, 160 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A stylish and humorous noir adventure where a charismatic young man uses charm and turn-based puzzles to unravel a conspiracy.

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What players say

Players praise the art deco visuals and music, but are split on the story's strangeness and especially its ending, which many find baffling or unsatisfying. The game is short, and some reviewers note the detective gameplay feels repetitive and shallow.

Screenshots

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