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2015PC49 % positive1.09 €

You live through the final thoughts of a man pinned beneath his bicycle, looking back at his rushed life through fragments of memory. It is a short, reflective indie experience focused on mood rather than mechanics.

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The Beginner's Guide

94 %Match

2015PC, Steam Deck playable88 % positive9.75 €

Brings what grabs you about Retention: emotional impact, a relaxed difficulty and a calm pace.

A narrative experiment in which Davey Wreden walks you through the strange, unfinished games of a friend while narrating his own interpretations. It turns into a surprisingly personal reflection on creativity, projection and friendship.

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