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BLACK BOX LSS - The Shining Immortal

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2023

Should you play it?

Immerse yourself in a pixel-art visual novel that blends thrilling crime, romantic comedy, and the pursuit of love. This game depicts the story of a new employee pursuing his female boss.

What works
  • Unique and beautiful pixel art style
  • Deep, psychologically rich narrative
  • Engaging character design and development
  • High-quality soundtrack enhancing atmosphere
  • Free to play with frequent updates planned
Things to keep in mind
  • Short game length with incomplete story
  • Limited interactivity and branching
  • Rough english translation in places
  • Lack of gameplay variety beyond reading
  • Some players uncomfortable with dark themes

What to play next

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BLACK BOX LSS - The Shining Immortal: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Strategy, Experimenting, Competence, Survival. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Expression. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation, Idle.

Why this game works

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