Underplayed Gems

W.I.T.S: INITIATION (2024)

W.I.T.S: INITIATION cover
Developer
Rashidi Interactive
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie
Rating
5.0 of 5, 5 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.8 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

Feels like a slow-burning, cerebral puzzle adventure where you dig through text and clues to unravel a cyber-espionage conspiracy.

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What players say

Players praise the main 50 puzzles but are split on the detective computer sim side, finding the giant optional puzzle too difficult and the game more about reading than investigating. It is short and reminds some of puzzle games, not the cyber manhunt or simulacra games they expected.

Screenshots

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