A Light in the Dark

It's a mild recommendation. The story has an interesting premise : 2 poor girls kidnapping the son of a CEO. The gameplay is more interactive than your average visual novel ; you have a stamina bar and a limited number of actions : you can chat, rest or observe. You can't do everything, will you prioritize studying the apartment for a way to escape, resting your wounds or trying to learn more about your kidnappers by chatting ? In practice it's fairly simple to do the right things and I got one of the two "best" endings available in about 2.5 hours. The game's defaults really shine in repeated playthroughs. The skip function is badly designed and don't skip voiced dialogue, defeating its purpose. It's especially annoying because the game severely limit your saves. You can only save at the start of each day (there's a max of 7 days). I understand that this help build tension for a first time player but it's just annoying for subsequent runs. It's also often not clear at all which of ...

The narrative is compact but powerful. It’s less about twists and more about emotional depth. The game tackles socio-economic issues in a grounded, personal way, exploring the perspectives of both the captor and the captive without painting either as wholly good or evil. It's not for everyone—particularly those who prefer action or complex gameplay—but for readers who appreciate subtle storytelling and nuanced characters, it's a quiet gem. Score: 8/10