白花 the white flower (2021)

Genres: Adventure, Casual, Free To Play, Indie, RPG
Rating: 4.7 of 5, 310 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.2 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A short, linear 2D adventure where you walk, talk, and collect items through a simple narrative, but the experience is marred by clunky controls and unintentional tedium.

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What players say

Players praise the unique art style and dreamlike atmosphere, but warn of a highly abstract story and meta elements that often require outside guides to fully grasp. The short 1-hour playtime is appreciated, though weak mouse controls, small interaction buttons, and bugs frustrate some.

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