Blood Nova (2022)

Developer: Cosmic Void, Ross Joseph Gardner
Publisher: Cosmic Void
Genres: Adventure, Indie
Rating: 4.6 of 5, 120 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 4.3 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A slow-paced, atmospheric point-and-click adventure with retro pixel graphics, driven by exploration and puzzles in a mysterious sci-fi conspiracy story.

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What players say

Players praise the pixel art, music, and worldbuilding, but are split on the writing: some find it gripping and funny, others say the characters are shallow and the plot feels rushed. The game is short, around 3 to 7 hours, and its interface uses a map grid for navigation instead of clicking on exits.

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