Underplayed Gems

Acolyte (2022)

Acolyte cover
Developer
Superstring
Publisher
Pantaloon
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Strategy
Rating
3.8 of 5, 63 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A slow-burn detective mystery driven by typing natural conversations with an AI assistant, uncovering corporate secrets through uneasy, text-based exploration.

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What players say

Players praise the unique AI assistant concept and the slow-burning mystery, but many say the game is broken by dated real-world links and confusing ARG puzzles that often require a guide. Players are split on whether the chatbot interactions feel clever or frustratingly limited.

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