Underplayed Gems

Em-A-Li (2020)

Em-A-Li cover
Developer
Yobob
Publisher
Yobob Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Indie
Rating
4.1 of 5, 55 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 34 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

A slow-paced, text-driven escape through top-down pixel rooms, where dialogue reveals a creeping unease under the domestic AI's calm voice.

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What players say

Players say this is a very short walking simulator that takes about 30 to 40 minutes to finish. The voice acting and creepy atmosphere are praised, but most agree the gameplay is minimal and the story is predictable. Some find the price too high for the length, and a few dislike the lack of key rebinding or the constant background noise.

Screenshots

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