Underplayed Gems

Virago: Herstory (2022)

Virago: Herstory cover
Developer
Sunday Akor
Publisher
Honest Chronicle
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Free To Play, Indie
Rating
3.5 of 5, 107 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 19 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A somber, story-driven 2D platformer with monochrome visuals that focuses on the psychological tension of a child victim of stalking.

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What players say

Players agree the game has a strong emotional story about childhood trauma, but they are split on whether the narrative's confusion is intentional or a design flaw. The gameplay is widely criticized for buggy controls and invisible walls, though a few find the creepy atmosphere effective.

Trailer

Screenshots

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