Underplayed Gems

Cricket: Jae's Really Peculiar Game (2024)

Cricket: Jae's Really Peculiar Game cover
Developer
Studio Kumiho
Publisher
PM Studios, Inc.
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating
4.4 of 5, 33 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 5.8 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A charming, hand-drawn JRPG where you dash through vibrant worlds with quirky friends on a heartfelt quest, balancing light comedy with emotional moments.

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What players say

Players describe a heartfelt, character-driven story with a surprising mix of comedy and tearjerker moments. The turn-based combat uses timed hits and special power bars, though some find it simple and enemy spawns tedious. A few reviewers are put off by what they call 'woke' elements, while others praise the game's honest handling of loss and personal growth.

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