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局外人 L'Etranger

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2019

Should you play it?

A unique visual novel about the high school experiences in alternate-history East Asia.

What works

  • Deep and atmospheric psychological narrative
  • Complex character development and emotional themes
  • Multiple endings encouraging replayability
  • Artistic visual and musical design supporting mood
  • Free to play

Things to keep in mind

  • Slow pacing and minimal gameplay interaction
  • Some players find writing and political themes polarizing
  • Limited language accessibility for non-chinese speakers
  • Lack of traditional game mechanics or challenge
  • Narrative ambiguity may frustrate some players

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局外人 L'Etranger: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. 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. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Strategy, Competence.

Last update: 24/08/2026