Underplayed Gems

Epistory - Typing Chronicles (2016)

Epistory - Typing Chronicles cover
Developer
Fishing Cactus
Publisher
Fishing Cactus, PID Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.7 of 5, 6,791 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 7.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

You explore a beautiful origami world while typing words to fight enemies and unlock the story, feeling like a muse bringing a writer's imagination to life.

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What players say

Players enjoy the blend of typing with actual exploration and puzzle solving, not just an exercise. The music and art are praised, but some note the story is vague and keys can miss inputs if you type too fast. The game is fairly short, around 6 hours.

Screenshots

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