Underplayed Gems

叙事曲:难忘的回忆 / Ballade: with Memories (2019)

叙事曲:难忘的回忆 / Ballade: with Memories cover
Developer
286studio
Genres
Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating
4.8 of 5, 52 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 6.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A tender, reflective visual novel that feels like stepping into a heartfelt coming-of-age story, with a quiet melancholy floating beneath its nostalgic campus atmosphere.

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What players say

Players praise the music, especially the piano pieces, and find the story heartfelt but note its age. Some love the realistic campus setting and emotional weight, while others criticize plot holes, confusing logic in character actions, and abrupt bad endings that feel tacked on.

Screenshots

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