Villienville. Echoes of Deception (2024)

- Developer
- JAD Labs
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS
- Genres
- Adventure, Indie, RPG
- Rating
- 4.0 of 5, 15 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 54 minutes
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A tense, text-driven narrative where every choice carries weight and mistakes can be fatal, unfolding through hand-drawn visuals and branching paths.
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What players say
Players call it a short text-heavy RPG with a chat-like interface that feels out of place in its fantasy setting. Reviews frequently mention dying often and having to restart since there are no manual saves. The art and writing are widely suspected to be AI-generated. On the positive side, players praise the many endings and say the low price makes it worthwhile.
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