Vanilla Brulee & The Rose Bandit (2024)

Developer: Summoon 夏和淨, BlueBerry 藍莓社
Publisher: Playmeow, ACG creator, Playmeow News
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, RPG
Rating: 4.2 of 5, 40 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.7 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A gentle, narrative-focused experience with emotional exploration and slow-burn mystery.

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What players say

Players report a very short visual novel (under two hours) with an ABO fantasy setting that focuses on BL romance. The story is thin and the translation is widely criticized, but some enjoy the art and emotional core. Players are split on whether the weak localization kills the experience or the sweet romance still comes through.

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