初颜 - The Prototype (2018)

Developer: 发胶事务所 Hairgel Agency
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating: 4.4 of 5, 33 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 11 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

An emotionally charged time-travel mystery with a blend of romance and thriller, driven by puzzle-solving and narrative exploration.

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What players say

Players praise the story and production values for a two-person team, noting time travel, layered characters, and varied puzzles. Many report frequent crashes and bugs that require constant saving, and some find the early pacing slow or missable side content that blocks progress.

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