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Richard & Alice

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2014

Should you play it?

Richard and Alice are prisoners. Both their cells have a leather sofa and a state-of-the-art computer. But only Richard’s has a TV. Outside, the snow falls. It has done for some time. Elsewhere, they say, parts of the world have been rendered an inhospitable desert, the earth parched and cracked. People live in the zones now.

What works

  • Deep and emotional story
  • Multiple endings
  • Engaging narrative and characters
  • Atmospheric sound and music
  • Affordable price

Things to keep in mind

  • Slow and clunky movement
  • Minimal and simple puzzles
  • Repetitive dialogue and pacing
  • Limited exploration and interactivity
  • Lack of voice acting and advanced graphics

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Last update: 18/09/2026