Underplayed Gems

Viy: Retold Story (2021)

Viy: Retold Story cover
Developer
Crazy House, Discus Games
Publisher
First Games Interactive
Genres
Adventure
Rating
3.9 of 5, 49 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A slow, cinematic point-and-click adventure where a heavy sense of dread hangs over every exploration and conversation, with many small choices leading to sudden death.

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What players say

Players call it an early 2000s FMV adventure based on Gogol's story, with strong acting and atmosphere but dated visuals, clunky mini-games, and Russian-only language. Reviewers split on whether its retro charm outweighs the technical rough edges.

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