Underplayed Gems

Tsukumogami (2012)

Tsukumogami cover
Developer
TORaIKI
Publisher
Fruitbat Factory
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating
3.2 of 5, 55 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A slow, methodical RPG-puzzle hybrid with a focus on matching spirits in turn-based battles and exploring a dark medieval fantasy world.

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What players say

Players find this the original Japanese version of 99 Spirits, requiring knowledge of Japanese to play. The combat is a puzzle where you identify enemy names, which many say gets repetitive and monotonous, though the story and atmosphere are appreciated. Players split on whether the combat is engaging or tedious.

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