Evening Surprise (2017)

Developer: Aleksandr Soldatov, Leonid Kozhushko
Publisher: Aleksandr Soldatov
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Free To Play, Indie
Rating: 4.5 of 5, 750 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 25 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

a brief, gentle interactive story about sharing quiet moments and emotions with a partner, with a warm but unpredictable outcome

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What players say

Players are split on this very short visual novel. Some love the unexpected twist ending, others call it nonsense. Critics say it is poorly written fan-fiction that barely qualifies as a game, while fans enjoy the quick, surprising story and free achievements.

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