提线木偶 The Marionette (2021)

Developer: 雪見いつか
Publisher: 冷笑黑妖
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating: 4.2 of 5, 25 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.0 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A slow, eerie journey through a confined, strange house where unsettling encounters unravel a buried family mystery.

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What players say

Players describe a short meta JRPG where save-load choices affect the ending, with puzzle designs that force trial and error. The story is considered decent but not gripping, and the art is average. Many note the game was made by Tsinghua students and find the price reasonable for its length.

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