Underplayed Gems

Jessika (2020)

Jessika cover
Developer
Tritrie Games
Publisher
Assemble Entertainment
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
3.4 of 5, 238 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A contemplative and story-driven FMV mystery that feels like piecing together a melancholic, personal puzzle through phone calls and emails.

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What players say

Players compare Jessika to Her Story but find it a worse execution, with cumbersome keyword searching and no video list. The story about a radicalized young woman divides players, some calling it a clumsy anti-racism message while others say the protagonist is simply unlikable. The ending is unsatisfying and the overall tone is grim and depressing.

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