Underplayed Gems

Jazzpunk: Director's Cut (2014)

Jazzpunk: Director's Cut cover
Developer
Necrophone Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.7 of 5, 8,203 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A slapstick, absurdist comedy adventure where you wander a surreal cold-war cyberpunk world, poking at bizarre gadgets and laughing at parodic dialogue.

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What players say

Players love Jazzpunk's relentless absurdity and hidden gags on every corner, but they caution that a run is very short and the controls can feel slippery. The comedy, full of early-2010s cultural references, lands best on a first playthrough.

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