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Point-and-click, Puzzle, Adventure, Indie
Fran Bow is a creepy adventure game that tells the story of Fran, a young girl struggling with a mental disorder and an unfair destiny.
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Dark, overwhelming, contemplative and cryptic.
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TechRaptorMark RichardDec 20157.5/10Come for the artwork and soundtrack, stay for the compelling mystery. Fran Bow slips a bit on the details, but its charm wins out.
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GameGrinJulian Matthew MartinezSep 20157/10Amazing game with a questionable ending, While its worth ones time and money, the story might not be meant for everyone.
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VGChartzLee MehrMay 20236/10While a scattershot finale and outdated point-n-click mechanics diminish Fran Bow's broader appeal, there are enough positives for adventure fans to appreciate this vividly horrific Wonderland.
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KritiqalNate KiernanJul 20163/10Fran Bow sends you down a rabbit hole to nowhere.
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GameSkinnyEngela SnymanJun 20164/10 starsFran Bow has been getting some hefty praise, but it really isn't all that and a bag of chips.
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IGDB rating 7.4/10 from 123 ratings.
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