Underplayed Gems

Firework (2021)

Firework cover
Developer
Shiying Studio
Publisher
Gamera Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie
Rating
4.9 of 5, 44,203 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A tense, slow-burn horror puzzle game where you piece together a mysterious case through conversations and exploration in a remote village.

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What players say

Players say it is a short, story-driven experience rather than a traditional horror game, with easy puzzles and no jumpscares. The story is a tragic but hopeful tale about superstition and rural Chinese life, though opinions split on whether the game offers enough gameplay for its price.

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