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These nights in Cairo

Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2017

Should you play it?

Otome visual novel. Margaret Dawson is girl dreaming to become full-fledged archaeologist. Together with her father she departs to the excavations of mysterious tomb in Egypt, but there she faces some oddities.

What works
  • Engaging narrative with multiple endings
  • Strong protagonist with personality
  • Beautiful artwork and music
  • Romance options including villain route
  • Good replay value and achievements
Things to keep in mind
  • Short game length
  • Some translation and grammar issues
  • Limited character customization
  • Lack of voice acting
  • Some story pacing feels rushed

What to play next

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These nights in Cairo: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Thrill. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression.

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