Underplayed Gems

AMPLITUDE: A Visual Novel (2017)

AMPLITUDE: A Visual Novel cover
Developer
Ceylon Entertainment
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
3.9 of 5, 50 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 9.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A quiet, melancholic visual novel where you navigate a dystopian world through choice and conversation, with a subdued tension beneath the surface.

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What players say

Players are split on Amplitude. Some praise its mix of stat-raising, crafting and a murder mystery, others find the story confusing and the writing unpolished. Combatting a confusing start and figuring out what to do is a common complaint, while those who push through appreciate the branching routes and hidden endings.

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