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Twenty-second: Stories of Underground Kharkiv (2024)

Twenty-second: Stories of Underground Kharkiv cover
Developer
Brenntkopf Development
Publisher
Brenntkopf Publishing
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie
Rating
4.5 of 5, 76 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 57 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A tense, somber interactive narrative set in a claustrophobic subway, focusing on the quiet resilience and daily life of people sheltering from war.

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What players say

Players split on this short visual novel about civilians sheltering in Kharkiv's metro. Many praise its historical and documentary value, but even supportive reviewers note its weak graphics, poor voice acting, and lack of polish.

Screenshots

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