BUSTAFELLOWS (2021)

Developer: NIPPON CULTURAL BROADCASTING EXTEND INC.
Publisher: PQube
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure
Rating: 4.3 of 5, 1,031 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 20 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A stylish romantic noir where time-hopping investigations meet character-driven drama.

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What players say

Players praise the group's family-like banter and side stories more than the main romance, which many find underdeveloped. The true route and time loop mechanic are highlights, but the full price is debated. Keyboard controls frustrate, a controller helps.

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