Underplayed Gems

Esper - Make You Live Again (2019)

Esper - Make You Live Again cover
Developer
Stoigames
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie
Rating
5.0 of 5, 12 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A deeply emotional, story-driven kinetic novel where you uncover memories and share pain through gentle, introspective dialogue.

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What players say

Players praise the emotional story and satisfying finale, though the pacing is slow to start. It is a kinetic novel with no player choices. Some wish for voice acting, and reviews split on whether the middle is tedious or never boring.

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