Escape from Norwood (2023)

Developer: Singular Works
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Adventure, Indie
Rating: 5.0 of 5, 5 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 5.9 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A text-driven adventure where you freely explore hand-drawn scenes, combine items, and use invisibility magic to uncover secrets at your own pace.

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What players say

Players praise the real-time text adventure format and say the open world feels modern. Exploration is rewarded with lore and quests, though the puzzles can be tough and the hint system helps. The game works well with screen readers, but some blind players note that checkmarks for completed quests do not always update correctly.

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