Underplayed Gems

Viola: The Heroine's Melody (2021)

Viola: The Heroine's Melody cover
Developer
Jelle van Doorne
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating
4.8 of 5, 85 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A whimsical, story-driven adventure blending platforming and tactical RPG combat with a warm, humorous tone.

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What players say

Players praise the writing, characters, and heartfelt story about grief and self-love, but note the game is buggy with a problematic save system and combat that feels more like quick-time events than rhythm.

Screenshots

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