East 73: Magenta Fairytale (2017)

Developer: Magenta Factory
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating: 4.7 of 5, 145 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 5.2 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A gentle, introspective visual novel that feels like flipping through a worn photo album of bittersweet memories.

melancholicintrospectivenostalgicslow-pacedemotionalatmosphericreflectivequiet

What players say

Players praise the art style and nostalgic atmosphere, calling the visual novel an early but charming work from Magenta Factory. There are three routes, with many favoring the one involving a character nicknamed 'rabbit'. However, the English translation is machine translated and flawed, and the game lacks voice acting.

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