Underplayed Gems

WhiTaers: Gongren Edition (2019)

WhiTaers: Gongren Edition cover
Developer
JingtuStudio
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
3.7 of 5, 50 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 57 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A short, contemplative visual novel where two strangers share a fleeting journey through a misty city, leaving a gentle warmth rather than dramatic change.

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What players say

Players appreciate the warm story but hate the lack of a save feature, which forces blind choices into four endings. The game is very short, around 30-50 minutes, and reviewers note the CG art contradicts the season, with winter clothes at night and summer clothes in daytime. The UI is bare-bones, missing even text speed adjustment, and the music transitions are abrupt.

Screenshots

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