Underplayed Gems

BLACK BOX LSS - The Shining Immortal (2023)

BLACK BOX LSS - The Shining Immortal cover
Developer
Fif
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Indie, RPG, Free To Play
Rating
4.9 of 5, 1,922 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A short, romantic visual novel with a focus on dialogue and introspection, set in a futuristic sci-fi world with pixel art and a moody soundtrack.

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What players say

Players praise the art style and character designs, but nearly everyone says the game is very short, between one and two hours. The story focuses on a yandere male lead and a cold female lead, which some find compelling, though a few reviewers found the initial pacing slow with too much world-building. Players are split on whether the narrative is clever or merely okay, but most want more.

Screenshots

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