Underplayed Gems

VirtuaVerse (2020)

VirtuaVerse cover
Developer
Theta Division
Publisher
Blood Music
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.1 of 5, 1,108 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 9.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

Navigating a retro-future city through cryptic puzzles and a story that unfolds slowly, with a focus on environmental storytelling and manual interaction.

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What players say

Players love the pixel art and Master Boot Record soundtrack, but the puzzles are a major sticking point. Many call them arbitrary and moon-logic, requiring a guide to finish. The story has its fans but others find the protagonist unlikeable and the plot confusing. There is a story mode that makes puzzles easier, but some find it buggy.

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