Adventure. Battle. Transform.

Collect awesome monsters to use during turn-based battles in this open-world RPG. Combine any two monster forms using Cassette Beasts’ Fusion System to create unique and powerful new ones!

Welcome to New Wirral, a remote island inhabited by strange creatures you’ve only dreamed of, nightmares you hopefully haven’t, and a cast of brave folks who use cassette tapes to transform for battle. To find a way home you’ll need to explore every inch of the island, and record monsters to your trusty cassette tapes to gain their abilities!

Transform into monsters...using retro cassette tapes?!

Faced with the constant threat of monster attacks, the residents of Harbourtown, New Wirral choose to fight fire with fire. Record a monster to tape, then play it back to take on its form for battle!

Fuse monster forms!

Getting close to your companion has benefits–while transformed you can combine your strengths to gain the upper hand in battle! Any two monster forms can be fused to produce unique, fully-animated new fusion forms.

Explore a rich open world

Certain monster abilities can be used in human form. You’ll need these to help you get around, solve puzzles, and locate dungeons. Glide, fly, swim, climb, dash, or turn magnetic! Take on the Gauntlet – a never-ending battle mode where you’ll face fearsome enemies for precious material and glory!

Travel alongside a diverse cast of human companions

Never fight alone! Form bonds, spend time together, and help your selected partner complete personal goals to become a better team. The strength of your relationship determines how well you’re able to fuse!

Master a deep battle system

Take advantage of elemental chemistry to apply extra buffs or debuffs alongside your attack, or even alter your opponent’s elemental type!

Play with Friends

Team up with a friend in local multiplayer to explore, transform, and fight together! Party up with Online Multiplayer to trade monster tapes, challenge your friends to 1v1 battles, and team up to take on powerful Rogue Fusion beasts for great rewards!

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About the Game

Adventure. Battle. Transform.

Collect awesome monsters to use during turn-based battles in this open-world RPG. Combine any two monster forms using Cassette Beasts’ Fusion System to create unique and powerful new ones!

Transform into monsters...using retro cassette tapes?!

Faced with the constant threat of monster attacks, the residents of Harbourtown, New Wirral choose to fight fire with fire. Record a monster to tape, then play it back to take on its form for battle!

Fuse monster forms!

Explore a rich open world

Travel alongside a diverse cast of human companions

Master a deep battle system

Take advantage of elemental chemistry to apply extra buffs or debuffs alongside your attack, or even alter your opponent’s elemental type!

Play with Friends

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Players particularly enjoy the vocal tracks during fusion and battles, finding the music atmospheric, catchy, and enhancing the overall experience.",{"_364":396,"_366":397,"_367":398,"_368":399,"_370":400},"Memorable & Engaging Characters",0.18823163027279982,0.8,147,"Reviewers consistently praise the game's characters, describing them as likable, memorable, and well-developed. The strong character writing, engaging interactions, and emotional depth contribute significantly to the game's charm and overall appeal.",{"_364":402,"_366":403,"_367":398,"_368":404,"_370":405},"Flexible Sticker Skill System",0.12701179158484238,87,"The unique 'sticker' system for managing monster abilities is a major highlight, offering unparalleled flexibility and customization. This mechanic allows players to freely swap and combine skills, leading to diverse strategies and creative team builds.",{"_364":407,"_366":408,"_367":392,"_368":409,"_370":410},"Dynamic Monster Fusion",0.12560192682363852,84,"The monster fusion mechanic is highly praised for its creativity, strategic depth, and visual appeal. Players enjoy experimenting with the vast number of combinations, which adds significant replayability and allows for powerful, customized builds.",{"_364":412,"_366":413,"_367":414,"_368":415,"_370":416},"Strong Identity & Thematic Depth",0.10148776303177118,0.6,71,"The game successfully establishes a strong, unique identity through its themes, art style, and innovative mechanics like player transformation. It weaves in deeper narratives about identity and belonging, creating a distinct and immersive world that resonates with players.",{"_364":418,"_366":419,"_367":420,"_368":421,"_370":422},"Compelling & Engaging Storyline",0.09927328707433158,0.75,64,"The game's story is consistently described as engaging, interesting, and well-executed. Players appreciate its balance of humor, mystery, and emotional moments, finding it compelling enough to keep them invested throughout the adventure.",{"_364":424,"_366":425,"_367":426,"_368":427,"_370":428},"Extensive Post-Game Content",0.08827701431398868,0.7,56,"The game offers substantial and enjoyable post-game content, often described as being as long or longer than the main story. This extended content, including new quests, challenges, and modes, significantly enhances replayability and overall value.",{"_364":430,"_366":431,"_367":432,"_368":433,"_370":434},"Charming Visuals & Art Style",0.08078636680508135,0.65,51,"The game's visual presentation, characterized by its charming pixel art blended with 3D environments, is widely appreciated. Players find the graphics vibrant, appealing, and contributing to a unique and cozy aesthetic.",{"_364":436,"_366":437,"_367":426,"_368":179,"_370":438},"Challenging & Unique Boss Fights",0.07367092507043652,"Boss fights are highlighted as challenging, fair, and strategically rewarding. Players enjoy their unique designs, varied art styles, and the need for tactical thinking to overcome them, making these encounters a memorable part of the game.","negativeSummary",[441,446,451,457,462,467,472,477,482,486,492,498],{"_364":442,"_366":443,"_367":381,"_368":444,"_370":445},"Weak story and characters",0.3873860935396156,370,"The story and characters are frequently criticized for being bland, unengaging, and poorly written. Dialogue options often feel meaningless, and character development is perceived as shallow, leading to a lack of emotional investment.",{"_364":447,"_366":448,"_367":398,"_368":449,"_370":450},"Underwhelming monster fusion",0.3860145573778641,383,"The monster fusion mechanic is largely seen as underwhelming, with many fusion designs being described as ugly, uninspired, or 'derpy'. The system itself is criticized for being limited, grindy, and not offering meaningful strategic depth.",{"_364":452,"_366":453,"_367":454,"_368":455,"_370":456},"Slow and tedious combat",0.3844346710483547,0.88,369,"Combat is widely described as slow, clunky, and repetitive, with lengthy, unskippable animations. Players desire quality-of-life features like battle speed-up options and auto-battle to alleviate the tedium.",{"_364":458,"_366":459,"_367":375,"_368":460,"_370":461},"Repetitive and boring gameplay",0.38226467716790463,357,"Many players found the overall game experience, especially in the mid to late game and post-game, to be repetitive, tedious, and ultimately boring. This includes the story, combat, and general gameplay loop, leading to a lack of motivation to finish or continue playing.",{"_364":463,"_366":464,"_367":392,"_368":465,"_370":466},"Frustrating map traversal and controls",0.37412240101923194,360,"Map traversal is a significant pain point, with players finding the open world dull, movement slow, and fast travel points too sparse. Platforming and general controls are often described as clunky, frustrating, and unintuitive.",{"_364":468,"_366":469,"_367":420,"_368":470,"_370":471},"Poor monster management",0.34661487405222147,339,"Monster management and collection aspects are criticized for lacking quality-of-life features like sorting and search functions. Players also feel there's insufficient incentive to collect all monsters, and the overall 'pet nurturing' feel is missing compared to similar games.",{"_364":473,"_366":474,"_367":426,"_368":475,"_370":476},"Inconsistent difficulty and balance",0.34444941206468077,344,"The game's difficulty and balance are inconsistent, with players reporting being either constantly overleveled or facing unfair difficulty spikes. The combat system is often too easy, allowing for brute-force strategies, or conversely, enemies feel disproportionately strong.",{"_364":478,"_366":479,"_367":432,"_368":480,"_370":481},"Confusing sticker and type systems",0.3150059073030865,313,"The sticker and elemental type systems are criticized for being overly complex, confusing, and lacking proper quality-of-life features for management. Players find the UI for stickers difficult to use and the sheer number of elemental types hard to memorize.",{"_364":483,"_366":484,"_367":414,"_368":480,"_370":485},"Insufficient DLC content",0.3087650757451633,"The DLC content is widely considered too short and expensive for the amount of new gameplay it offers. Players express a desire for more substantial post-game content and feel the DLC doesn't add enough value.",{"_364":487,"_366":488,"_367":489,"_368":490,"_370":491},"Frequent crashes and bugs",0.30067205786735346,0.55,311,"Players frequently report significant technical issues, including game crashes, freezing, and performance problems. These bugs often lead to lost progress and a frustrating, unplayable experience.",{"_364":493,"_366":494,"_367":495,"_368":496,"_370":497},"Underwhelming multiplayer experience",0.2921752783917839,0.5,309,"Multiplayer functionality is consistently described as underwhelming and lacking depth. Players feel it doesn't offer a true co-op experience, with severe limitations and bugs, leading to a desire for more robust online features.",{"_364":499,"_366":500,"_367":501,"_368":490,"_370":502},"Disorienting graphics and slow start",0.2776626060374041,0.4,"The game's graphics, particularly the mix of 2D and 3D elements, are found to be disorienting or crude by some. The early game pacing is also noted as slow due to lengthy tutorials and introductory quests.","gameplaySummary",[505,510,515,520,523,528,533,538],{"_364":506,"_366":507,"_367":375,"_368":508,"_370":509},"Innovative Combat & Fusion System",0.2703957715174678,225,"The game's core combat revolves around a unique monster fusion system, allowing players to combine two monsters for new forms, stats, and moves. This is complemented by a deep, chemistry-based type interaction system that applies status effects and buffs/debuffs instead of simple damage multipliers, and a consistent 2v2 double battle format with an Action Point (AP) system. The combat also features separate health bars for the player character and their monsters, adding a layer of strategic depth.",{"_364":511,"_366":512,"_367":381,"_368":513,"_370":514},"Unique Monster Recording & Collection",0.2218846374043728,176,"The game introduces a fresh take on monster collection where players 'record' monsters onto cassette tapes and then transform into them for battle, rather than summoning them. This system is tied to exploration, as certain recorded monsters grant abilities needed to traverse the open world. The game also features 'bootleg' monsters, which are rare, type-variant versions similar to 'shinies' in other games, encouraging extensive collection and hunting.",{"_364":516,"_366":517,"_367":392,"_368":518,"_370":519},"Open World Exploration & Quests",0.11188869527833302,72,"The game offers an open-world experience with Metroidvania-style progression, where new areas become accessible as players acquire specific monster abilities. It features a non-linear quest system with a main story and numerous side quests, providing a substantial and engaging exploration experience filled with secrets and puzzles.",{"_364":521,"_366":437,"_367":426,"_368":179,"_370":522},"Deep Monster Customization (Stickers)","A key customization feature is the 'sticker' system, where moves and passive abilities are represented as stickers that can be freely swapped between any monster. This allows for deep and flexible monster builds, enabling players to customize each monster's skillset extensively without cost or limitation.",{"_364":524,"_366":525,"_367":398,"_368":526,"_370":527},"Flexible Difficulty & Level Scaling",0.07355997456727989,42,"The game provides extensive difficulty customization options, including adjustable AI intelligence and enemy level scaling, which can be changed at any time. This flexibility allows players to tailor the challenge to their preference and significantly reduces the need for grinding, as monster levels scale with the player's level.",{"_364":529,"_366":530,"_367":420,"_368":531,"_370":532},"Co-op & Companion System",0.0631318411334693,35,"The game features a co-op mode, primarily for local play where a second player controls the story's companion character. Online co-op supports up to 8 players for activities like raids, trading, and battling each other, but story progression is individual. The game also includes a relationship system with various companions, offering side quests and bond-level benefits.",{"_364":534,"_366":535,"_367":414,"_368":536,"_370":537},"Genre Inspiration & Identity",0.040703746933612076,21,"While drawing inspiration from monster-collecting RPGs like Pokémon, Digimon, and Persona, the game manages to establish its own distinct identity through its unique mechanics and mature themes. It is often compared to Pokémon but is noted for its significant deviations and innovative twists on the genre.",{"_364":539,"_366":540,"_367":432,"_368":541,"_370":542},"Substantial Post-Game Content",0.03699259722068592,18,"The game offers a decent amount of post-game content, including hidden bosses, additional story elements, rematches with trainers, and new wild encounters. This content extends playtime and provides further challenges and collection goals after completing the main story.","performanceSummary",[545,550,555,559,563,568],{"_364":546,"_366":547,"_367":420,"_368":548,"_370":549},"Frequent performance and stability issues",0.04149253017131275,20,"Players frequently experience various technical issues including screen freezing, stuttering in the overworld, occasional crashes, and performance drops during specific attacks or mini-games. Some report physics glitches and visual flickering.",{"_364":551,"_366":552,"_367":392,"_368":553,"_370":554},"Strong Steam Deck performance",0.03276293981652834,14,"Many players report excellent performance on the Steam Deck, indicating good optimization for portable play. Some initial launch issues on PC were resolved with updated AMD drivers.",{"_364":556,"_366":557,"_367":495,"_368":213,"_370":558},"Low PC system requirements",0.013255683015345344,"The game has very low PC system requirements, making it accessible to a wide range of hardware, including older or less powerful computers.",{"_364":560,"_366":561,"_367":501,"_368":149,"_370":562},"Reliable auto-save feature",0.006305501022427763,"The game features a consistent and frequent auto-save system, which effectively minimizes any potential loss of progress due to crashes or other issues.",{"_364":564,"_366":565,"_367":566,"_368":149,"_370":567},"Basic graphics options",0.0053022732061381375,0.2,"The game offers essential graphics options, though it lacks specific controls for resource-intensive elements like water physics. Players note that the visual style becomes more acceptable over time.",{"_364":569,"_366":570,"_367":571,"_368":152,"_370":572},"Short loading times",0.0034890919880863486,0.3,"Players generally find the loading times in the game to be short, contributing to a smoother overall experience.","recommendationSummary",[575,580,585],{"_364":576,"_366":577,"_367":375,"_368":578,"_370":579},"Highly Recommended Game",0.535801626262854,560,"The game is overwhelmingly recommended by players, especially for fans of monster-collecting RPGs like Pokémon, offering a fresh and unique take on the genre. Many consider it a must-play and a strong alternative to established franchises, praising its overall quality and value.",{"_364":581,"_366":582,"_367":398,"_368":583,"_370":584},"Desire for More Content",0.0269307914320215,11,"Players are very eager for more content, including sequels and DLC, indicating strong satisfaction with the current game and a desire for the series to continue. Many express willingness to purchase future releases at full price.",{"_364":586,"_366":587,"_367":501,"_368":205,"_370":588},"Grind Can Be Mitigated",0.008546495036444479,"Some players suggest using console commands or combat acceleration mods to mitigate the perceived grind, especially when aiming for full achievement completion. This indicates that the grind can be a deterrent for some.","miscSummary",[591,595,599,602,606,611,615],{"_364":592,"_366":593,"_367":392,"_368":155,"_370":594},"Varied game length & completion",0.08383664636199996,"Player experiences with game length and completion vary, with some finding the main story around 20-30 hours and post-game content extending it significantly. Many players are motivated to achieve 100% completion, indicating engaging content beyond the main narrative.",{"_364":596,"_366":597,"_367":398,"_368":158,"_370":598},"High demand for future content",0.06552868882813433,"There is a strong desire among players for future content, including sequels, more DLC, and continuous updates. Specific suggestions include expanding the map, adding new monsters, and more evolutions, indicating a wish for the game's universe to grow.",{"_364":600,"_366":530,"_367":420,"_368":531,"_370":601},"Strong art and world design","The game receives praise for its overall presentation, including its pixel art, graphics, and unique art style. Players appreciate the well-designed world, interesting setting, and pleasant atmosphere, noting its distinct visual and thematic identity.",{"_364":603,"_366":604,"_367":426,"_368":583,"_370":605},"Good developer support & cheats",0.026046605346795842,"Players appreciate the ongoing developer support through updates and community interaction. The inclusion of official cheat console support is also noted as a positive feature, allowing players to customize their experience and reduce grinding.",{"_364":607,"_366":608,"_367":414,"_368":609,"_370":610},"Mixed monster design reception",0.01973728483967608,8,"Feedback on monster design is mixed. While some players find the designs great, imaginative, and varied, others express disappointment, finding many monsters not good-looking or thoughtfully designed.",{"_364":612,"_366":613,"_367":501,"_368":221,"_370":614},"Challenging Archangel bosses",0.016135061820240555,"Archangels are highlighted as significant boss encounters within the game. They are described as powerful enemies with unique skills, appearing in various visual forms, and serving as key objectives or challenges.",{"_364":616,"_366":617,"_367":571,"_368":217,"_370":618},"Multi-platform purchases",0.01337598759521214,"Several players have purchased the game on multiple platforms, particularly Switch and PC, indicating a willingness to re-buy for different experiences or to support the developers.","emotionsSummary",[621,626,631,636,641,646,651,656,661,666,671,676,680,684,688,693,698,703,706,710],{"_364":622,"_366":623,"_367":623,"_368":624,"_370":625},"Satisfaction",0.32903663500678426,970,"Players felt satisfied by the game's high overall quality, including its engaging story, well-designed combat system, and strategic depth, particularly with the unique fusion and sticker mechanics. The game's beautiful visuals, excellent soundtrack, and charming monster designs also contributed significantly to a positive and fulfilling experience, often being perceived as a superior alternative to other games in the genre.",{"_364":627,"_366":628,"_367":628,"_368":629,"_370":630},"Excitement",0.11974219810040705,353,"Excitement stemmed from the game's innovative mechanics, such as the fusion system and unique type interactions, which offered strategic depth and replayability. Players were also thrilled by the engaging storyline, captivating soundtrack, and the overall high quality of the game, often expressing it as a new favorite or a significant improvement over genre competitors.",{"_364":632,"_366":633,"_367":633,"_368":634,"_370":635},"Frustration",0.09260515603799185,273,"Frustration arose from various quality-of-life issues, including slow battle speed, clunky UI, and poor inventory management. Players also experienced annoyance with vague quest guidance, repetitive late-game grind, and technical problems like crashes and janky movement, which hindered the overall enjoyment and flow of the game.",{"_364":637,"_366":638,"_367":638,"_368":639,"_370":640},"Joy",0.08344640434192672,246,"Joy was primarily derived from the game's fun and addictive gameplay, charming art style, and excellent music, especially the fusion themes. Players also found delight in the engaging characters, well-crafted story, and the overall positive and nostalgic experience the game provided, often highlighting its ability to evoke strong emotional connections.",{"_364":642,"_366":643,"_367":643,"_368":644,"_370":645},"Disappointment",0.07971506105834464,235,"Disappointment was frequently linked to the game's repetitive late-game content, perceived shallow mechanics, and unfulfilling story or ending. Players also expressed dissatisfaction with inconsistent monster designs, limited quality-of-life features, and the game not meeting high expectations set by its initial promise or comparisons to other titles.",{"_364":647,"_366":648,"_367":648,"_368":649,"_370":650},"Admiration",0.06852103120759837,202,"Admiration was directed towards the game's innovative mechanics, particularly the fusion and type systems, and its high-quality soundtrack and art direction. Players praised the developers' dedication and the game's overall polish, often viewing it as a masterpiece that surpassed established titles in the genre.",{"_364":652,"_366":653,"_367":653,"_368":654,"_370":655},"Enjoyment",0.044097693351424695,130,"Players enjoyed the game's engaging story, well-developed characters, and fun creature collection aspect. The unique twists on monster collector mechanics, combined with an appealing art style and good music, contributed to a generally entertaining and addictive gameplay experience.",{"_364":657,"_366":658,"_367":658,"_368":659,"_370":660},"Appreciation",0.021370420624151967,63,"Appreciation was shown for the game's unique elemental types, moveset customization, and strategic depth in combat. Players valued the developers' care and ongoing content additions, recognizing the game's distinctiveness and its improvements upon traditional genre formulas.",{"_364":662,"_366":663,"_367":663,"_368":664,"_370":665},"Love",0.019335142469470826,57,"Players expressed strong affection for the game's art style, story, and monster designs, often stating it reignited their love for the genre. The game's overall quality, engaging gameplay, and excellent music contributed to it becoming a favorite for many.",{"_364":667,"_366":668,"_367":668,"_368":669,"_370":670},"Surprise",0.015264586160108548,45,"Surprise arose from the game exceeding expectations, particularly in its unexpected depth, well-thought-out mechanics, and engaging narrative. Players were pleasantly surprised by the quality of the translation, the reduced grind compared to similar games, and the overall enjoyment derived despite initial reservations about the genre.",{"_364":672,"_366":673,"_367":673,"_368":674,"_370":675},"Nostalgia",0.00983717774762551,29,"Nostalgia was evoked by the game's retro aesthetic, 90s themes, and its ability to capture the feeling of classic monster-taming games like early Pokémon titles. 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Born with magic in your bones, use your wits and power to navigate a simulated fantasy world - dynamic, alive, and increasingly dangerous. Grow in might as a mage in an open-world RPG inspired by Dragonlance, full of kingdoms that will rise and fall, economies that can boom or bust, and monstrous creatures that can overwhelm the land if left unchecked.

Immerse yourself in a player-driven story that evolves based on your decisions. Like in pen and paper games, every choice is yours and every choice can change the world. Will you earn the trust of the Conclave only to betray them later? Will you choose a life of crime, stealing from merchants and living on the run? Will you build friendships and rivalries with your companions from mage school? Will you forego a life of magic to pursue the simple existence of a trader? Or will you strive to ascend the heights of power, for good or ill?

The dynamic and living land of Vaelun reacts to your deeds, giving you the unique opportunity to shape the story and the world around you. Every choice you make can have real and far-reaching consequences for all those who dwell in this world. Pursue power and prominence, eliminate monstrous threats, or spend your days harvesting resources. Serve and protect, or dominate and destroy. Will you become the world's deliverer, or its destroyer? The decision is yours.

Create a brand new, procedurally-generated world with its own history, inhabitants, towns, dungeons, monsters, and more. Then explore that world and make it your own as it responds to your actions and decisions. Every life you live as a mage is a unique and personalized experience.","https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/506480/page_bg_raw.jpg?t=1747408516",[948],{"_16":287,"_288":949,"_303":953,"_305":297,"_36":297,"_306":193,"_307":308,"_309":310},[950],{"_291":884,"_292":951,"_294":111,"_295":193,"_296":297,"_298":127,"_299":300,"_301":952},"Archmage Rises - 14,79€",1479,"Buy Archmage Rises",{"_313":952,"_314":952,"_315":316,"_317":955,"_319":193,"_320":297},"14,79€","https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/506480/capsule_184x69.jpg?t=1747408516",{"_325":958,"_327":959},"Minimum:

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Memory: 8 GB RAM
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Memory: 4 GB RAM
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These issues severely impact playability and lead to frustration, often forcing restarts or making the game unplayable.",{"_364":1021,"_366":1022,"_367":392,"_368":1023,"_370":1024},"Development feels abandoned",0.45787011694497837,38,"There is a strong sentiment that the game's development has stalled or been abandoned, with long periods of no updates and a lack of communication from the developers. This leads to concerns that the game may never leave Early Access or fulfill its promises.",{"_364":1026,"_366":1027,"_367":426,"_368":1028,"_370":1029},"Combat is slow and shallow",0.37440845846347126,31,"Combat is frequently described as slow, simplistic, and lacking depth, especially for spellcasters. 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The procedural generation of characters and narrative elements fails to create meaningful distinctions or immersion.",{"_364":1039,"_366":1040,"_367":1041,"_368":213,"_370":1042},"Unfriendly user interface",0.08532582633373303,0.45,"The user interface and experience are reported as primitive, inconsistent, and difficult to understand. Players desire better tooltips and smoother transitions for improved usability.",{"_364":1044,"_366":1045,"_367":501,"_368":209,"_370":1046},"Disliked aging and stamina",0.07008254466937189,"The aging and stamina mechanics are disliked by players, as they create a constant sense of urgency and pressure, detracting from enjoyment and making the game feel like a race against time.",[1048,1053,1058,1063,1067,1071,1075,1079,1083,1087,1091],{"_364":1049,"_366":1050,"_367":398,"_368":1051,"_370":1052},"Prevalence of Bugs and Glitches",0.4148886515256522,34,"The game is plagued by numerous bugs, errors, and glitches, including game-breaking issues and problems with character creation and NPC dialogue. 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However, players note a limited number of spells, difficulty in understanding spell progression, and a perceived downgrade in spell power from earlier versions.",{"_364":1064,"_366":1065,"_367":432,"_368":701,"_370":1066},"Mixed Reception of Combat System",0.21322918876466798,"Combat is turn-based and occurs on a grid, but player feedback is mixed, ranging from simple and boring to unbalanced and frustrating. Some find it basic and repetitive, while others note its changing nature and potential for strategic depth.",{"_364":1068,"_366":1069,"_367":414,"_368":161,"_370":1070},"Hex-Based World, Room-Based Dungeons",0.142485137507972,"World exploration is primarily conducted on a hex-grid map, while dungeon exploration is a room-by-room process. 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Many feel it's more akin to a tech demo or alpha than a typical Early Access title, lacking advertised features and content for its price point. This has led to concerns about the definition of 'Early Access' itself.",{"_364":1132,"_366":1133,"_367":392,"_368":1134,"_370":1135},"Active and transparent development",0.5284123707090908,46,"Despite its early state, the development team is highly active, transparent, and responsive to community feedback. They are consistently releasing updates, engaging on forums, and sharing their progress, which instills confidence in players about the game's future development and potential.",{"_364":975,"_366":1137,"_367":398,"_368":1138,"_370":1139},0.47743061058697134,41,"The core concept and underlying idea of the game are widely praised and seen as highly promising. Players are excited by the game's potential and express a strong desire for it to succeed and reach its full vision, indicating a solid foundation for future development.",{"_364":1141,"_366":1142,"_367":501,"_368":221,"_370":1143},"Long, challenging development",0.10663220724377606,"The development of the game has been a long and challenging process, spanning many years, with the team facing funding issues and other difficulties. This context helps explain the game's current early state.",{"_364":1145,"_366":1146,"_367":1147,"_368":209,"_370":1148},"Frequent saving recommended",0.06778160928950092,0.35,"Players recommend frequent saving to mitigate the impact of bugs, suggesting that minor issues can accumulate and worsen over time. 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This was compounded by a perceived lack of developer communication and slow updates, leading to feelings of the game being abandoned or 'undercooked'.",{"_364":632,"_366":1177,"_367":1177,"_368":1178,"_370":1179},0.16287878787878787,43,"Frustration stemmed primarily from numerous bugs, crashes, and UI issues that hindered gameplay and progression. Players also cited slow, repetitive combat, tedious mechanics, and a lack of meaningful updates, leading to the perception of the game as an 'expensive tech demo' or 'concept demonstrator'.",{"_364":622,"_366":1181,"_367":1181,"_368":173,"_370":1182},0.10606060606060606,"Satisfaction was derived from the game's core concept, its value for money, and its adherence to old-school D&D principles. 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Players were thrilled by the immersive world, player choices, and the game's ability to fulfill a 'wizard fantasy' or 'D&D-like' experience.",{"_364":657,"_366":1190,"_367":1190,"_368":701,"_370":1191},0.056818181818181816,"Appreciation was directed towards the developers for their transparency, responsiveness, and dedication, especially in keeping players informed about funding issues. Players valued the game's uniqueness, its well-written quests, and the depth of its combat system and world generation.",{"_364":1193,"_366":1194,"_367":1194,"_368":713,"_370":1195},"Optimism",0.04924242424242424,"Optimism was fueled by noticeable improvements with every update and the game's ambitious roadmap. 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Players felt that the value received did not justify the cost, leading to remorse.",{"_717":1235,"_725":1239,"_735":1245},{"_719":1236,"_721":1237,"_723":1238},6953,6349,604,[40,730,728,1240,1241,1242,1243,1244],"Procedural Generation","Base Building","Choice-based Narrative","World Simulation","Resource Management",[1246,1249,1252,1255,1258,1261,1264,1267,1270],{"_364":1247,"_367":152,"_370":1248},"More content and features","Players consistently report the game is unfinished, shallow, and lacks content, leading to poor value for money and feeling like a prototype. 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Holy crap that was awesome!”
Markiplier

“Playing OFF, you can see why it has enjoyed a huge cultural impact over the last 17 years. It’s a timeless piece that pushes what we believe to be standard video game convention, and the added content is a loving epilogue for long-time fans.”
9/10 – GameWatcher

“Despite the passage of time, OFF still holds up incredibly well. [...] It’s still a well-written, bite-sized experience that deserves the attention of anyone who loves newer RPG maker games or games inspired by that genre.”
8.5/10 – Checkpoint Gaming
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done.","https://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/apps/3339880/aabf6a87f99e6d880d1d3768ed0ce38556e59ccb.jpg",{"_16":1399,"_234":1400},"A morning without light.","https://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/apps/3339880/8592e574dac566fd2b22b04ce2d590f92ec605ea.jpg",{"_16":1402,"_234":1403},"We are not really friends.","https://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/apps/3339880/3ca635d8649fc45919d2acfd20377d1cc346d360.jpg",{"_16":1405,"_234":1406}," That's mean :-(","https://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/apps/3339880/830b29481317be76176eefcc0e2493667a673fa7.jpg",{"_16":1408,"_234":1409},"Our plan was perfect.","https://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/apps/3339880/9753270f8246531d2c8e9914d24dd72d916f2662.jpg","https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3339880/header.jpg?t=1755277292","© 2008-2025 Mortis Ghost © 2025 Fangamer",{"_269":1413,"_271":111},"15 Aug, 2025",{"_274":1415,"_276":1416},"https://purified.zone","offsupport@fangamer.com","https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3339880/94d49b7bd3d4a6289af7e56e1d187ace710f79d4/capsule_231x87.jpg?t=1755277292","

Allow me to confess that I find you quite tangible for a phantasmagorical being.

I must say, this is really quite strange. You are the first living being I have ever met in this place. Nevertheless, I will introduce myself. I am the Judge.

The Batter has a sacred mission to fulfill.

He seeks to purify the world. You, then, the controller, the soul that he harbors, must aid him in this laudable task. Alongside my sportive companion you will find it necessary to solve puzzles, rain blows upon certain hostile individuals of our wild zones, and oversee the headways and logistics of a network of swan boats and interurban locomotives.

I, too, travel widely among the zones of this world.

Open your wings and fly toward the zones ahead without hesitation! All of them are filled with strange and enchanting beings as well as every modern convenience. All of them appear, it must be said, to require the beneficient application of our friend the Batter’s muscular wrist. Do not worry, my dear phantasm—I, the Judge, will be with you (in spirit and body) at all the most crucial moments of your quest.

I'm going to cut that insufferable smile right out of your face

How dare you talk to me? Why have you decided to be such a pain in my ass? The Queen chose me to protect Zone 1, and I've dedicated my whole life to it.

Listen. Get out of here, and take those ghosts with you, or I am going to kill you. I hope that's clear enough.

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",[],"“I’m the Batter. I’ve been entrusted with a sacred mission.” -- One of the most influential RPGs of the last 20 years is finally coming to Steam. Take control of the Batter as he seeks to purify an uncanny and hopeless world haunted by specters, guided by a cryptic, grinning cat called The Judge.",[],{"_346":1438,"_348":-5},[],"English, French",{"_34":1441,"_14":1292,"_357":1442,"_359":1443,"_361":1444,"_439":1480,"_503":1522,"_543":1567,"_573":1572,"_589":1590,"_619":1648,"_715":1711,"_795":1746,"_800":1753,"_802":1754,"_830":57,"_353":57},"ffc97b93-a7cd-4218-bbd4-6a4de69a4cfd","2025-08-17T14:19:03.829023","2025-08-17T14:34:19.333",[1445,1450,1455,1459,1464,1468,1472,1476],{"_364":1446,"_366":1447,"_367":381,"_368":1448,"_370":1449},"Masterpiece & Indie Classic",0.9740037464252967,125,"The game is widely celebrated as a masterpiece and a significant indie RPG, with players commending its unique story, world-building, and overall charm. Many express deep personal connection and appreciation for its impact on the genre.",{"_364":1451,"_366":1452,"_367":375,"_368":1453,"_370":1454},"Excellent New Soundtrack",0.679764665159936,76,"Players overwhelmingly praise the new soundtrack, noting its quality, atmospheric contribution, and ability to honor or even surpass the original. Specific new tracks and battle themes are highlighted as particularly strong.",{"_364":1456,"_366":1457,"_367":454,"_368":182,"_370":1458},"Faithful & Improved Remaster",0.5724425733921065,"The remaster is highly regarded for its faithful recreation of the original while introducing meaningful improvements. Players appreciate the polished experience, new content, and enhanced gameplay that make it the definitive version.",{"_364":1460,"_366":1461,"_367":392,"_368":1462,"_370":1463},"Enhanced Combat & QoL",0.4683851847836739,48,"The updated combat system and quality-of-life features are a major highlight. Players find the combat more engaging, strategic, and visually polished, with specific praise for the new crit system and improved UI.",{"_364":1465,"_366":1466,"_367":398,"_368":1138,"_370":1467},"Challenging New Bosses",0.40989996339379925,"The new and optional bosses are a welcome addition, providing fresh challenges and interesting mechanics. Players enjoy the increased difficulty and the way new content integrates seamlessly with the game's lore.",{"_364":1469,"_366":1470,"_367":420,"_368":583,"_370":1471},"Support for Creator",0.15035826993700954,"Players are very happy to finally support Mortis Ghost, the original creator, and acknowledge the excellent work done by Mortis Ghost and Fangamer on the remaster.",{"_364":1473,"_366":1474,"_367":432,"_368":221,"_370":1475},"Steam Release & Puzzles",0.1033640123827911,"The official release on Steam is a significant positive, making the game more accessible. Players also appreciate that the puzzles remain challenging and are not simplified.",{"_364":1477,"_366":1478,"_367":414,"_368":213,"_370":1479},"Official Translation Clarity",0.07871958685061722,"The official translation is highly valued for clarifying story elements and resolving ambiguities from previous fan translations, enhancing the overall narrative experience.",[1481,1486,1490,1494,1498,1502,1506,1510,1514,1518],{"_364":1482,"_366":1483,"_367":375,"_368":1484,"_370":1485},"Original soundtrack is missed",0.7780892869387271,91,"Players overwhelmingly miss the original soundtrack, finding the new music to be a significant downgrade that negatively impacts the game's atmosphere and iconic feel. Specific tracks like 'Pepper Steak' are frequently cited as sorely missed, and the new compositions are often described as generic, unfitting, or less memorable.",{"_364":1487,"_366":1488,"_367":420,"_368":158,"_370":1489},"New content is underwhelming",0.36585557867132257,"The new content, including bosses and areas, is generally perceived as underwhelming and not well-integrated. Players feel these additions detract from the original game's style and story, offering little in terms of new lore or meaningful gameplay, and some new bosses are criticized for being too easy or tedious.",{"_364":1491,"_366":1492,"_367":489,"_368":176,"_370":1493},"Sound effects are lackluster",0.24193797405897172,"Beyond the music, players feel that the overall sound design and specific sound effects in the remaster are lackluster compared to the original. Key sound effects, like battle transitions and specific character screams, are missed, contributing to a less impactful audio experience.",{"_364":1495,"_366":1496,"_367":414,"_368":609,"_370":1497},"Combat is too simple",0.11198833637057866,"The combat system is criticized for being too basic, generic, and tedious, often requiring simple button mashing. Players find the game, including original bosses and random encounters, to be too easy, even on higher difficulty settings.",{"_364":1499,"_366":1500,"_367":426,"_368":221,"_370":1501},"Removed escape/auto-combat",0.10529688660641902,"The removal of the escape function and auto-combat feature is a significant point of frustration, especially in purified zones where players are forced into unavoidable and time-consuming random battles. This change makes progression and 100% completion more tedious.",{"_364":1503,"_366":1504,"_367":414,"_368":217,"_370":1505},"Puzzles are frustrating",0.09025447423407344,"The puzzles in the game remain a source of frustration for players, with some specific puzzles being too vague and requiring external guides. The lack of changes to these puzzles from the original is also noted as a disappointment.",{"_364":1507,"_366":1508,"_367":1157,"_368":209,"_370":1509},"Remake not worth price",0.05349922439811376,"Some players feel that the remake does not offer enough improvements to justify its price, with the original version being considered superior and free. This suggests a perception that the changes made do not add sufficient value.",{"_364":1511,"_366":1512,"_367":566,"_368":205,"_370":1513},"Game is short and easy",0.04077706187633094,"The game is perceived as relatively short and not particularly difficult, which might be a point of concern for players expecting a longer or more challenging experience.",{"_364":1515,"_366":1516,"_367":495,"_368":149,"_370":1517},"Specific boss fights are poor",0.03782966436012703,"Specific new boss fights, such as the 'fish' and 'goat' bosses, are highlighted as poorly designed. Players report issues with unclear mechanics, frustrating abilities like self-healing and permanent mute, and a lack of save points, leading to highly annoying encounters.",{"_364":1519,"_366":1520,"_367":793,"_368":149,"_370":1521},"Minor text/bug issues",0.025298221281347035,"Minor technical issues include text bugs when scanning enemies and a lack of flavor text for some new enemies, indicating small oversights in polish.",[1523,1527,1531,1535,1539,1543,1547,1551,1555,1559,1563],{"_364":1524,"_366":1525,"_367":381,"_368":920,"_370":1526},"Challenging Optional Boss Fights",0.14651366005938826,"The game features several new optional boss fights, including hidden ones, which are challenging and may require players to grind for resources. 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Players can strategically use crits to unleash powerful abilities or defend against enemy attacks.",{"_364":1540,"_366":1541,"_367":432,"_368":217,"_370":1542},"Standard RPG Combat System",0.09207871866872787,"The combat system is standard for an RPG Maker game, resembling 'Pokemon battles,' with the remaster offering mild improvements like faster combat and better animations, though it might be harder than the original.",{"_364":1544,"_366":1545,"_367":1041,"_368":209,"_370":1546},"Disturbing & Complex Narrative",0.06196773353931867,"The game features a disturbing and weird narrative that goes beyond simple 'specter purification,' involving a deeper, more complex story that manipulates the player's perception.",{"_364":1548,"_366":1549,"_367":489,"_368":205,"_370":1550},"Mostly Unchanged Core Game",0.05251085669019554,"The remaster largely retains the original game's story, map, and character sprites, indicating that core elements remain unchanged from the initial release.",{"_364":1552,"_366":1553,"_367":495,"_368":205,"_370":1554},"Challenging Puzzles Included",0.051274440767548085,"The game includes challenging puzzles that require cognitive ability and perceptiveness. Most puzzles follow a similar pattern, with hints often located nearby to assist players.",{"_364":1556,"_366":1557,"_367":501,"_368":149,"_370":1558},"Strong Fourth-Wall Breaking",0.03577708763999664,"The game prominently features fourth-wall-breaking elements, directly acknowledging and interacting with the player's presence.",{"_364":1560,"_366":1561,"_367":1147,"_368":149,"_370":1562},"Major Player Character Twist",0.034602461816576884,"The game contains a major plot twist where the player character is revealed to be a ghost, adding a significant narrative surprise.",{"_364":1564,"_366":1565,"_367":571,"_368":149,"_370":1566},"Pet-able Cat & Meta-Narrative",0.03329433160230254,"The game includes a pet-able cat character, Judge, who is also part of a meta-narrative, aware of the player's existence.",[1568],{"_364":1569,"_366":1570,"_367":566,"_368":152,"_370":1571},"Audio quality surpasses graphics",0.01788854381999832,"The audio quality is perceived as slightly better than the graphics, suggesting a relative strength in sound design compared to visual presentation. This indicates that while graphics might be a weaker point, the sound experience is more favorable.",[1573,1578,1582,1586],{"_364":1574,"_366":1575,"_367":375,"_368":1576,"_370":1577},"Highly Recommended Experience",0.6864618959075777,77,"The game is highly recommended for both new players and returning fans, often described as a classic and a worthwhile purchase. Many reviewers express strong positive sentiment, urging players to experience it.",{"_364":1579,"_366":1580,"_367":392,"_368":701,"_370":1581},"Play Original First",0.19576753207416991,"Many players suggest new players try the original free version first, especially to experience its unique atmosphere and original soundtrack. Some recommend playing both versions to get the full experience.",{"_364":1583,"_366":1584,"_367":420,"_368":221,"_370":1585},"Support the Creator",0.10712882365579654,"A significant number of players recommend purchasing the game primarily to support the creator, Mortis Ghost. For returning fans, this support is often cited as a key reason to buy the new version.",{"_364":1587,"_366":1588,"_367":426,"_368":209,"_370":1589},"Great for Indie RPG Fans",0.06920492363315377,"The game is highly recommended for fans of specific indie RPGs and JRPGs, such as Undertale, Omori, Earthbound, and Lisa, indicating a similar appeal or genre fit.",[1591,1595,1599,1603,1607,1611,1614,1618,1621,1625,1629,1632,1635,1638,1641,1645],{"_364":1592,"_366":1593,"_367":381,"_368":583,"_370":1594},"Short but impactful game",0.1573702488142778,"Players note that the game is relatively short, with completion times often under 16 hours, even for 100% achievement runs. Despite its brevity, many found it to be a deeply impactful and memorable experience that resonated with them long after playing.",{"_364":1596,"_366":1597,"_367":420,"_368":609,"_370":1598},"Strong fan base",0.11841324871876564,"A large portion of the player base consists of long-time fans who have played the original game multiple times, some for over a decade. Many were introduced to the game through playthroughs by content creators like Markiplier years ago.",{"_364":1600,"_366":1601,"_367":392,"_368":221,"_370":1602},"Support for creator",0.11053396567748758,"Many players purchased the game specifically to financially support the creator, Mortis Ghost, expressing satisfaction that their money directly contributes to the developer who deserves it, especially given the game's prior free availability.",{"_364":1604,"_366":1605,"_367":426,"_368":217,"_370":1606},"Unique atmosphere and themes",0.09380056148187607,"The game is praised for its unique and surreal atmosphere, exploring morally ambiguous themes and leaving a lasting impression on players. Its narrative depth and mysteries, particularly concerning Zodiac bosses, are highlighted.",{"_364":1608,"_366":1609,"_367":414,"_368":205,"_370":1610},"Original game was free",0.05366563145999495,"Players frequently mention that the original version of the game was, and still is, available for free. This context is important for understanding why many are now purchasing the remastered version.",{"_364":1612,"_366":1553,"_367":495,"_368":205,"_370":1613},"Request for localizations","Players are requesting additional language localizations, specifically mentioning Chinese and Spanish, to make the game accessible to a wider international audience.",{"_364":1615,"_366":1616,"_367":1170,"_368":217,"_370":1617},"Early game and character impressions",0.04849237211223896,"These clusters contain very specific, early-game feedback or character opinions, indicating players are reviewing as they progress. They mention purifying adversaries, fighting Dedan (who is considered the best officer), disliking Japhet and Enoch, and anticipating fighting Sucre/Sugar.",{"_364":1619,"_366":1557,"_367":501,"_368":149,"_370":1620},"Attracting new players","The remaster is bringing the game to a new generation of players, with some experiencing it for the first time despite its age, indicating its enduring appeal.",{"_364":1622,"_366":1623,"_367":1152,"_368":152,"_370":1624},"Note-taking feature requested",0.01664716580115127,"A suggestion was made for an in-game feature to take notes or screenshots, which would assist players with puzzles.",{"_364":1626,"_366":1627,"_367":793,"_368":152,"_370":1628},"Unity engine used",0.015042412372345574,"The game has been redeveloped in the Unity engine, which is a technical detail noted by players.",{"_364":1630,"_366":1627,"_367":793,"_368":152,"_370":1631},"Direct play recommended","One player noted that the game's impact is diminished if not experienced directly, implying that watching playthroughs might not fully convey its essence.",{"_364":1633,"_366":1627,"_367":793,"_368":152,"_370":1634},"First official publication","The game was not officially published before this remaster, highlighting the significance of this release.",{"_364":1636,"_366":1627,"_367":793,"_368":152,"_370":1637},"Inspired game developers","The game is credited with inspiring many aspiring developers to pursue game development.",{"_364":1639,"_366":1627,"_367":793,"_368":152,"_370":1640},"Fan translation impact","The initial English fan translation of the game sparked considerable discussion within the community.",{"_364":1642,"_366":1643,"_367":1170,"_368":152,"_370":1644},"Reviewer's personal involvement",0.012649110640673518,"One reviewer mentioned their personal involvement in editing the game's trailer and some animations.",{"_364":1646,"_366":1643,"_367":1170,"_368":152,"_370":1647},"Pixel art graphics","The game features pixel art graphics, a stylistic choice noted by players.",[1649,1653,1656,1659,1662,1665,1668,1671,1674,1678,1681,1685,1688,1691,1694,1697,1699,1703,1706,1708],{"_364":622,"_366":1650,"_367":1650,"_368":1651,"_370":1652},0.2613981762917933,86,"Players felt satisfied by the remake's overall quality, including improved gameplay, updated combat, and challenging new bosses. The addition of new content, a polished UI, and a faithful remaster that honored the original while introducing fresh elements also contributed significantly to this positive emotion.",{"_364":642,"_366":1654,"_367":1654,"_368":1138,"_370":1655},0.12462006079027356,"Disappointment primarily stemmed from changes to the original soundtrack, with many players feeling the new music did not live up to the original's quality or atmosphere. Other causes included missing original features, a perceived lack of meaningful rewards for new content, and issues with difficulty or repetitive gameplay.",{"_364":627,"_366":1657,"_367":1657,"_368":1051,"_370":1658},0.1033434650455927,"Excitement was driven by the release of the remaster, especially for long-time fans eager to revisit the game. 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Welcome to the Volcano Kingdom!

The Volcano Goddess has blessed the land of her people. She brought prosperity to a country flourishing in a medieval era.

After the death of your late wife, you are left alone to parent your daughter. So the question remains, how will you raise her, and what kind of life will the choices you make lead her to?

As your daughter's sole guardian, it’s up to you to make sure she has everything she needs to be happy in her daily life and studies.

Explore new hobbies and interests with her; your child is always learning so it’s important to try different jobs and activities.

Despite all the growth and change you experience together, the most important lesson you must teach is that the bonds of family can never be broken.

The sunlight filters softly through the trees, and the streets of the Volcano Kingdom are filled with whimsical tunes!

Besides enjoying the delicacies and delights of the land with your darling daughter, players can also interact with a curious cast of characters.

Focusing on familial growth, you will be responsible for raising a spunky preteen who will gradually learn how to better engage with people, and practice prim & proper etiquette. You will be be able to arrange for her to attend one of four major colleges in the Volcano Kingdom.

There she can learn music, take up painting, or become proficient in martial arts and combat.

But take care - If you neglect her, things may go astray.

When your daughter comes of age, she will be given the opportunity to pledge allegiance to one of the three lords of the land. By completing the tasks they assign, she can grow her standing and fame amongst the noble families.

Finally, when things all come together at the Birdie Festival, your daughter will be given the opportunity show off her skills in a competition showcasing everything she’s learned! In the dark canyon, the secrets of the ancestors are buried, waiting to be discovered by the brave.

What kind of person will your daughter become?

Will she be an outstanding member of society? An ordinary citizen? Or will she walk the path of darkness and evil?

Every decision you make will affect your daughter's future, so choose wisely!

About the Developer

Egg Hatcher is a small team consisting of two passionate game enthusiasts. Their passion for video games and a similar vision of creation brought them together since senior school. They studied at the same university and finally figured out Volcano Princess as the archetype of their dream of a videogame.

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OS: Windows 10 version 1607 or higher
Processor: 1.7 GHz Dual Core CPU
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 / AMD Radeon RX 460 or higher
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 5 GB available space

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OS: Windows 10 LTSC 2021 or higher
Memory: 8 GB RAM

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