Yesterday (2012)

Developer: Pendulo Studios
Publisher: Focus Entertainment
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure
Rating: 4.2 of 5, 1,022 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.8 hours
Where to get it: Steam

The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A dark, somber mystery that feels like navigating a shadowy, perplexing thriller where every clue deepens the unease.

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What players say

Players call this a decent point-and-click adventure from the developers of Runaway. The story mixes mystery and cults with a narrator who jokes at you, players enjoy clicking just to hear his lines. The visuals look dated, with odd character models and animations, and the game is short, around 3 to 5 hours. It draws comparisons to Broken Sword but is considered less memorable.

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