Underplayed Gems

虫鸣 (2022)

虫鸣 cover
Developer
深圳市创源互娱科技有限公司
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG
Rating
3.1 of 5, 120 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A slow-burn, text-driven folk horror mystery set in a foggy village, where uneasy rituals and cryptic puzzles build a creeping tension.

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What players say

Players say the game pads its short story with unconnected puzzles like Hanota and push-blocks, and relies on mouse-only controls that feel like a mobile port. Reviews split on whether the human-trafficking theme justifies the experience, with many calling it a poor imitation of games like 烟火.

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