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寄居隅怪奇事件簿 Hermitage Strange Case Files

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2018

Should you play it?

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What works
  • Immersive lovecraftian narrative
  • Unique art style and atmospheric music
  • Large text volume with rich lore
  • Interesting integration of chatroom and forum elements
  • Good value for story-driven players
Things to keep in mind
  • Linear gameplay with limited player agency
  • Dense and sometimes convoluted text style
  • Pacing issues and occasional bugs
  • Removed or superficial trpg elements
  • Some plot points and character development feel incomplete

What to play next

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Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

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寄居隅怪奇事件簿 Hermitage Strange Case Files: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Status. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Cooperation, Fellowship. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Experimenting.

Why this game works

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