Underplayed Gems

Echoes of Madness - The Hawthorne Case (2024)

Echoes of Madness - The Hawthorne Case cover
Developer
Mr.Bane Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Free To Play
Rating
5.0 of 5, 8 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

a brief, atmospheric detective story with pixel art and noir tension.

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What players say

Players praise the Lovecraftian atmosphere and 16-bit visuals, but consistently say the game is very short, finishing in about six minutes, and the story could be more fleshed out.

Screenshots

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