Underplayed Gems

流言侦探 (2021)

流言侦探 cover
Developer
WoodenWolf
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating
4.1 of 5, 117 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 12 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A slow-burn detective novel brought to life through text chats, where you piece together clues and unravel dark secrets from character conversations.

interactive fictionmysterydetectivenarrative-drivenatmosphericpuzzlingtensetalk-heavy

What players say

Players are split on this mobile port. Many praise its nostalgic value and story, but a vocal group criticizes the protagonist's harassing dialogue, male-gaze writing, and the excessive chat length. The pacing and forced flirtation frustrate some, while the core mystery is called predictable or relying on cheap twists.

Screenshots

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