ゴシックマーダー -運命を変えるアドベンチャー- (2020)

Developer: orange
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Adventure
Rating: 4.1 of 5, 33 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 6.5 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A tense, atmospheric mystery where you investigate a manor to prevent a murder while navigating hints of romance.

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What players say

Players enjoy the mystery and logical consistency, but note it is short, the puzzle difficulty is low, and the romance is light. Some find the heroine's insight unnatural and the cast unsympathetic. Opinion splits on whether the prediction dream mechanic undermines the detective work.

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