Illness in the East (2020)
- Developer
- Bogozet
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Adventure, Indie, RPG
- Rating
- 4.7 of 5, 19 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 5.7 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A contemplative, atmospheric journey through a plague-stricken medieval world where exploration and choice outweigh combat.
atmosphericexplorationnarrative-drivennonlinearadjustable difficulty2d pixel graphicshistoricalstory rich
What players say
Players praise the game for its Slavic-inspired atmosphere and story that feels like a dark fairytale. It is a short RPG Maker game that runs 6 to 7 hours, with a time pressure system that keeps you on edge. Criticism focuses on technical issues, abrupt music transitions, and a lack of crafting depth. Reviews split on the difficulty of earning the good ending without a guide.
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