Underplayed Gems

Boyhood's End (2024)

Boyhood's End cover
Developer
WSS playground, buriki clock
Publisher
WSS playground, Alliance Arts
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Early Access
Rating
3.9 of 5, 748 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 9.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A contemplative, tense journey through a dystopian pixel world, blending emotional storytelling with puzzle solving and a sense of dread.

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What players say

Players praise the first chapter's story and atmosphere, but many warn that chapter 2 shifts focus away from the initial relationship into male-female fan service and sex scenes, leaving some feeling misled. Long-time players report updates have stopped, making it hard to recommend in its current state.

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