Underplayed Gems

VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action (2016)

VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action cover
Developer
Sukeban Games
Publisher
Ysbryd Games, PLAYISM
Platforms
Windows, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Indie, Simulation
Rating
4.9 of 5, 38,419 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 13 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

Mixing drinks and listening to patrons creates a slow, contemplative immersion in a gritty but strangely cozy cyberpunk world.

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What players say

Players call it a cozy, story-driven visual novel where you mix drinks and listen to characters. Many say the writing about regret and personal growth resonated strongly, while a few find the lack of player agency and light plot unsatisfying.

Screenshots

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