The Longing
Studio Seufz's experimental game has player wait 400 real-time days as lonely Shade. The king sleeps; the Shade explores underground kingdom or simply waits. The game explores loneliness, time, patience, and boredom as mechanic. The slow pacing itself becomes philosophical statement. Reading books and decorating home pass time. The game respects player's time by not demanding attention.
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