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2018 PCPlayStationNintendo Switch 28.99 € 👍 76 % Mostly positive, 1,347 reviews on Steam

A dark Compile Heart JRPG about rescuing a friend trapped in a VR MMORPG while investigating the mystery in the real world. Turn-based battles with glitch mechanics and disturbing story twists give it an unusual, unsettling mood.

What defines Death End Re;Quest:

  • Turn-based combat
  • A party of several characters
  • Dark, serious atmosphere
  • Strong, story-driven narrative

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