GENBA no Kizuna (2024)

Developer: Gosatsu Visual Novels
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Adventure, Indie
Rating: 4.3 of 5, 21 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 15 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A collaborative and methodical crime scene investigation visual novel where you piece together clues and team dynamics to solve a paleontologist's murder.

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What players say

A dinosaur-era murder mystery prequel to Shinrai. Players who liked that game will find similar strengths, though some feel this one has a faster start while others say it drags. The investigation sequences are engaging, and the character dynamics between the four investigators are a highlight. Players are split on whether the pacing is an improvement or full of filler.

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