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大分・別府ミステリー案内 歪んだ竹灯篭 (2022)

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Developer
Happymeal Inc., ESQUADRA,inc.
Publisher
Flyhigh Works
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure
Rating
3.8 of 5, 8 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 15 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A slow-paced, retro-style point-and-click mystery that feels like stepping into a suspenseful Japanese travelogue, driven by dialogue and character investigation.

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What players say

Players praise the improved storytelling and character writing in this third adventure, noting the command-selection retro style. Many say the volume is lighter than prior games, and a few find the investigation segments too long and the partner Ken unappealing, though the story gains momentum later.

Screenshots

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