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A Rose in the Twilight

PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation Vita • 2017

Should you play it?

A girl awakens in a castle void of color and time, affixed with the Curse of Thorns upon her back. After meeting a sleeping giant, the two work together to escape. Help them unravel the mystery of the thorns and the history behind the somber castle.

What works
  • Unique and creative puzzle mechanics
  • Beautiful and atmospheric art style
  • Engaging dark and emotional story
  • Two-character gameplay with synergy
  • Soothing and fitting soundtrack
Things to keep in mind
  • Some frustrating boss fights with no checkpoints
  • Occasional imprecise physics and controls
  • Slow pacing and repetitive death sequences
  • Lack of dialogue and reliance on collectibles for story
  • Some puzzles require precise execution causing frustration

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Reventure

  • FATAL FRAME / PROJECT ZERO: Maiden of Black Water

  • Gunpoint

  • Freedom Planet

  • GIGA WRECKER

  • Iconoclasts

  • The Basement Collection

  • Lucky Tower Ultimate

  • Max: The Curse of Brotherhood
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • MINOS

  • 绯红编年史 ~ Chronicle of Scarlet ~

  • Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered
If you liked…

Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

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  • Creativity

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  • Escapism

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From the same developer

From the same developer, ranked by motivational fit.

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A Rose in the Twilight: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Survival, Fellowship, Cooperation. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Cooperation, Story. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Leadership.

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