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EXS1～EthnologySister：Cultural functionalism

2021

Should you play it?

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What works
  • Multiple endings and branching storylines
  • Free to play
  • Good cg art and background music
  • Interesting cultural themes
  • Narrative suspense and plot twists
Things to keep in mind
  • Poor writing and story coherence according to some players
  • Weak voice acting
  • Ui and technical issues
  • Lack of gameplay depth
  • Confusing or rushed plot development

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

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  • Without a Voice

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  • Tren0

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Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • candle flame in the wind

  • Without a Voice

  • 白花 the white flower
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EXS1～EthnologySister：Cultural functionalism: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Strategy, Survival, Violence, Competence. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Story, Thrill.

Why this game works

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