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Dissolving

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2019

Should you play it?

Her ex-boyfriend became a shut-in. The girl goes to visit him... then things start to go wrong. They always do, right? Experience two stories about digital gods and loss. And remember - believe in the net.

What works
  • Unique psychological horror narrative
  • Atmospheric art and music
  • Hidden stories and arg elements
  • Free to play
  • Thought-provoking themes on internet and identity
Things to keep in mind
  • Very short gameplay duration
  • Limited interactivity and no branching choices
  • Some players find story incomplete or confusing
  • Rough visual polish and occasional technical issues
  • Lack of replay value beyond achievement hunting

What to play next

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Hidden Gems

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Dissolving: 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 Exploration. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation, Idle.

Why this game works

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