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The Chrono Jotter

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2021

Should you play it?

Rewind time to save your girlfriend in a twisted high school death game. A gripping yuri visual novel: Investigate brutal murders, unravel psychological horrors, and fight for a forbidden love that defies death itself.

What works

  • Deep and emotional narrative
  • Unique recall mechanic
  • Well-written characters
  • Atmospheric art and music
  • Respectful portrayal of mental illness

Things to keep in mind

  • Limited gameplay interaction
  • Some technical bugs and ui issues
  • Short length with rushed ending
  • Initially poor translation (now improved)
  • Linear story progression

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The Chrono Jotter: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence, Intimacy, Survival.

Last update: 24/08/2026