Blake: The Visual Novel (2021)

Developer: Ori Mees
Publisher: LegendOri Productions
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Casual, Indie
Rating: 4.5 of 5, 63 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.2 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A noir detective narrative with unresolved mysteries, offering a casual, choice-driven experience that feels unfinished.

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What players say

Players praise the atmosphere, music, and solo developer effort, but many find the story delivers a nonsensical ending and that choices barely affect the moment-to-moment gameplay. There is a split: some call it gripping and twisty, others say the narrative falls apart in the second half.

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