Underplayed Gems

Crime Passional (2023)

Crime Passional cover
Developer
David Pateti
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Casual, Indie, Simulation
Rating
3.5 of 5, 62 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A tense, first-person psychological horror with retro VHS aesthetics, where you navigate a home invasion by an abusive ex-partner, with choices that shape the outcome.

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What players say

Players compare it to the developer's earlier Terminal 81 and appreciate its multiple endings and tense atmosphere. However, many report bugs ranging from achievement unlocking issues to missing textures, and some dislike the heavy reliance on luck and the lack of checkpoints.

Screenshots

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