하츠카 (Hatsuka) (2025)

Developer: MKstudio
Publisher: Digital-Touch Co., Ltd.
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating: 5.0 of 5, 13 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 4.5 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A bittersweet journey of atonement and remembrance, where turn-based strategy and exploration are tinged with grief and gratitude.

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What players say

Players describe it as a short, easy, and nostalgic JRPG that can be finished in about two hours. Many praise the lack of grinding and the emotional story, but some note the price feels high for the length and that the endgame grind feels pointless. Players also split on the value of buying stat boosts after reaching the level cap.

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