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Dear Devere

Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2020

Should you play it?

A romance/mystery visual novel set in 1930s Scotland, told through a letter correspondence.

What works

  • Beautiful and unique letter art
  • Excellent voice acting
  • Emotional and intimate storytelling
  • Relaxing music and atmosphere
  • Free to play with polished presentation

Things to keep in mind

  • Very short length
  • Minimal interactivity and player agency
  • Some pacing issues with rushed romance
  • Limited replay value beyond endings
  • Lack of character visuals and dramatic action

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Dear Devere: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Strategy, Competence, Experimenting, Survival. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Expression, Exploration.

Last update: 23/08/2026