Broken Dreams (2016)

Developer: Mihai Morosanu
Publisher: New Reality Games
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Casual, Indie
Rating: 3.5 of 5, 488 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.1 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A melancholy platformer with gothic art and a system of shadow clones, where you solve puzzles while feeling the weight of a somber love story.

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What players say

Players call it a clone of The Company of Myself, with most saying the story is a weak knock-off and the romance laughable, though a few appreciate the atmosphere and visuals. It is a short, rough puzzle platformer with some interesting ideas but poor execution.

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