沙漠花开 Desert Blossom (2023)

Developer: ZH RPG制作组
Publisher: ZH RPG制作组, WindField Games
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG
Rating: 4.9 of 5, 139 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 9.0 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A heartfelt and whimsical 2D adventure with a focus on romantic and emotional storytelling, played at a relaxed pace through pixel art and casual exploration.

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What players say

Players praise the dense yuri content and abundant references to otaku culture, but warn that the ATB battle system is on the easy side and that navigating the overworld can be slow due to limited fast travel. The story is a wholesome, straightforward JRPG adventure with multiple endings and a heartfelt cast, though music is noted as divisive.

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