Hachi Hachi Mystery (2021)

Developer: Ondori Games
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Free To Play, Simulation
Rating: 3.5 of 5, 13 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 44 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You read through a quiet, everyday story about making friends and navigating high school life, with a gentle, no-pressure pace.

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What players say

Players finish this visual novel in under an hour, often in one sitting, and opinions split on whether that brevity works. Some enjoy the cute story and multiple endings, while others call the writing poor and the investigation shallow.

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