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Publisher 2P Games and developer Hanamiriro released the single-player TRPG-inspired card adventure Alice and the Other Side on PC via Steam on October 16. The title has achieved a Very Positive status on Steam, with 99% of 171 user reviews being favorable as of the time of writing.
The game features a 3x2 grid where players interact with cards representing characters and environments. By dragging action or item cards onto these elements, players can explore, synthesize tools, and unlock new abilities. Combat encounters offer multiple solutions beyond direct attacks, such as observing enemies, socializing, or using underhanded tactics like feeding hallucinogenic mushrooms to merchants. However, aggressive actions like theft or violence increase the protagonist's notoriety.
Players have praised the game for its high degree of freedom and unexpected narrative shifts. While the visual style resembles a charming storybook, the story incorporates psychological horror elements as it progresses. Reviewers highlight the ability to bypass combat through creative problem-solving, such as stealing items to avoid fights, as a key strength of the experience.
The developer is actively improving the game based on player feedback, having already released updates to adjust puzzle difficulty, simplify sub-quest progression, and add auto-save points. Alice and the Other Side is available in Japanese and is currently priced at 945 yen, a 10% discount, until October 30.
