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Psychedelica of the Ashen Hawk

PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation Vita • 2019

Should you play it?

Uncover the secret – Unite the clans In a town ruled by opposing clans and overshadowed by superstition and legend, a child is born with the dreaded mark of a witch. She conceals her identity until the theft of a mysterious relic brings to light a series of staggering revelations.

What works
  • Deep and engaging story
  • Well-developed characters
  • Beautiful art and music
  • Full voice acting
  • Innovative flowchart and map exploration
Things to keep in mind
  • Slow pacing early on
  • Limited player choices
  • Tedious map interactions
  • Some endings feel disconnected
  • Bugged achievement for 100% completion

What to play next

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Hidden Gems

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Psychedelica of the Ashen Hawk: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Violence, Cooperation, Survival. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Story, Expression.

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