文字遊戯 第零章(日本語版) (2023)

Developer

Team9, ESQUADRA,inc.

Publisher

Flyhigh Works

Platforms

Windows, macOS

Genres

Adventure, Indie, RPG

Rating

4.9 of 5, 78 player ratings

Typical playtime

about 46 minutes

Where to get it

Steam

How it feels

A minimalist metafictional puzzle game where you manipulate words themselves to literally rewrite reality and solve cryptic challenges.

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What players say

Players praise this demo for turning kanji manipulation into puzzles, comparing it to Baba Is You. The localization from Chinese is considered a near-remake, yet plays smoothly. The demo lasts about an hour and includes a helpful hint system, some find it challenging, especially in Japanese compared to the original Chinese. Players look forward to the full 2024 release.

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