The Cleaner
Horror
Horror
It's a visual novel that plunges you into a surreal, looping narrative, tasking you with cleaning up crime scenes while piecing together fragmented memories. The core loop hinges on meticulous observation; you're forced to scrutinize environments and uncover clues, all while the story subtly shifts with each reset. Its strength lies in the unsettling atmosphere and the way it toys with your understanding of cause and effect, making you question every detail as you strive to escape the cycle.
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- Criteria — Strong Story driven by character interactions and dialogue choices that shape the narrative and relationships.
- Thematic identity — Both games center on LGBTQ+ themes and romance, but When the Night Comes leans further into horror.
- Exploration of a haunting environment and uncovering of mysteries through interactions and choices, aligning with the adventure element.
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- Criteria — Strong Story through environmental storytelling, notes, and flashbacks that reveal the history of the family and the horrors they faced.
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