Black Lazar (2022)

- Developer
- Pleon Words
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Adventure, Indie
- Rating
- 5.0 of 5, 5 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 4.5 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A dark, branching detective story where text and hand-drawn art build a tense, noir atmosphere and every choice feels consequential.
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What players say
Players praise the engaging story and meaningful choices, with hand-drawn art and a creepy atmosphere that sets it apart from generic visual novels. Some find the non-linear storytelling breaks immersion, and replaying means starting from scratch without skipping.
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