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Role-playing (RPG), Adventure, Indie, Action
“The Olders, they come to eat the Children…” All of the adults have become monsters, the rumors say. Nowhere is safe outside these walls. Welcome to Stray Children — a bittersweet, fairy tale RPG, created by many of the same people behind beloved cult-classics like Chulip, Little King’s Story, Rule of Rose, Super Mario RPG, and, of course, Moon: Remix RPG Adventure.
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Overwhelming, contemplative, inward and nostalgic.
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RPG FanJun 202692/100One of the most emotionally devastating games I've ever played, rendered in a world worth every second spent exploring it. I only wish I didn't have to leave, but then again, saying goodbye is the point.
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WayTooManyGamesOliver ShelldingNov 20259.5/10This is Onion Games’ opus, and I hope they’re proud of what they’ve accomplished. On nights of sonder and existential loneliness, remember that we have all been, at one time or another, stray children. I hope it comforts you.
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Niche GamerThrogmorton BelmontJan 20269/10But the story? The story absolutely shines. It’s engrossing, introspective, and often existential. It makes you think. And while it’s not the next Final Fantasy or Dragon Quest, it deserves attention for being a truly unforgettable experience.
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Nintendo LifeRoland IngramDec 20258/10Stray Children is nothing if not opinionated. From its abrupt opening to its inscrutable mechanics, it outright refuses to hold your hand. This clarity of purpose builds a world that is totally captivating – if it gets its hooks into you.If you don't have the time and patience to explore and experiment while being labelled a "bad child", this may not be for you. However, if you're game for some surreal challenges, this is a memorable and ultimately optimistic adventure.
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RPG SiteNov 20258/10Stray Children is basically everything I wanted from a successor to Moon, and the people at Onion Games are some of the brightest creative voices in the business.
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